IDF to reinforce troops in Jordan Valley ahead of 'Deal of the Century'

According to reports, the additional troops will come from the Golani Brigade’s elite reconnaissance battalion over concerns that violence will break out in the area.

JANUARY 28, 2020 13:15

IDF soldiers keep guard in Jordan Valley earlier this year. Will Netanyahu annex the area? (photo credit: AMMAR AWAD / REUTERS) — IDF soldiers keep guard in Jordan Valley earlier this year. Will Netanyahu annex the area?

(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD / REUTERS)

The IDF will reinforce troops in the Jordan Valley with an additional infantry brigade following a situational assessment ahead of the reveal of Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century'' plan.

According to reports, the additional troops will come from the Golani Brigade’s elite reconnaissance battalion over concerns that violence will break out in the area.

The IDF increased its alert level earlier this week ahead of the release, the details of which are expected to become public around 7PM in Israel during a joint press conference by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

An official statement released by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has warned of "serious consequences" for the whole region if Trump’s plan goes against the “sovereignty or identity” of the Palestinian people.

Abbas has reportedly told his security forces not to stop the public from protests or confrontations with Israeli troops in the West Bank during the "Day of Rage" set for Wednesday.

One of the main protests planned against the American plan is expected to take place in the northern Jordan Valley. Several others are planned in other areas in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

On Sunday Army Radio reported that the military deployed six battalions as well as attached combat battalions to every regional brigade able to respond to attacks and violent riots. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi also canceled a symposium on operational and combat systems upgrades that was to have been attended by all IDF brigadier generals.

IDF to reinforce troops in Jordan Valley ahead of 'Deal of the Century'

According to reports, the additional troops will come from the Golani Brigade’s elite reconnaissance battalion over concerns that violence will break out in the area.

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