After Hamas announced it is postponing the release of Israeli hostages until further notice, the IDF says it raised its level of alert and canceled furlough for troops in the Southern Command, Report informs via The Times of Israel.
Combat soldiers and other essential units will remain deployed to the area and will not be permitted to be on leave, the military says.
Additionally, the IDF says it is “significantly” bolstering forces to carry out defensive missions on the Gaza border.
IDF soldiers in southern Israel, on the border with Gaza, November 11, 2024. (Michael Giladi/Flash90/File)
After Hamas announced it is postponing the release of Israeli hostages until further notice, the IDF says it raised its level of alert and canceled furlough for troops in the Southern Command.
Combat soldiers and other essential units will remain deployed to the area and will not be permitted to be on leave, the military says.
Additionally, the IDF says it is “significantly” bolstering forces to carry out defensive missions on the Gaza border.