Chief of Staff of the Occupation Army: We are preparing for offensive operations on all war fronts

The Chief of Staff of the Occupation Army, Eyal Zamir, said on Monday that the army is 'preparing for a number of options,' pointing to the need to prepare 'for a series of offensive operations on all war fronts.' This came during a summary conference for the training of army brigades, divisions, and battalions, held as part of 'strengthening foundations and restoring efficiency,' with the participation of senior operations commanders, corps chiefs, and division officers.

Sources stated that the conference discussed drawing practical lessons from the training conducted in the regional divisions, and this is the first time this conference has been held in three years with the return to the maneuver schedule.

The General Staff's framework and timeline for the coming year were also presented, in addition to insights derived from force building and raising the army's readiness for war.

The Chief of Staff affirmed that the army is in a phase of improving combat readiness, stressing the need to continue drawing lessons from the events of October 7. He pointed out that the army must be vigilant to achieve victory in a multi-front war, while enhancing reconnaissance and movement capabilities. He also considered that 'a large-scale attack or a surprise war' is one of the most important lessons of the reference scenario.

Zamir explained that the insistence on holding this educational day stems from the necessity of mutual learning between regional commands and the General Staff, describing it as the 'cornerstone' of growth. He concluded by emphasizing the leadership group's commitment to enhancing defense and attack capabilities, considering that work without learning and drawing lessons is 'futile.'

The army must be vigilant to achieve victory in a multi-front war, and a large-scale attack or a surprise war is one of the most important lessons of the reference scenario.