The IDF has drawn down forces from the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, and has instead bolstered the borders with Egypt and Jordan, APA reports citing The Times of Israel.
According to the military, four IDF divisions are currently operating in Gaza, after the 98th Division, an elite formation of paratroopers and commando units, was taken out of Khan Younis and sent elsewhere as the Iran conflict began. Still, tens of thousands of troops are operating in the Strip.
The IDF says that during the conflict in Iran, it has continued to eliminate Hamas operatives in Gaza, destroy terror infrastructure, including tunnels, and boost its defenses along the border with the Strip.
Meanwhile, the IDF say, it has triple the usual number of forces on the Jordanian border. The IDF in recent days deployed the newly formed 96th “Gilad” Division to the northern portion of the Jordan border, while the 80th “Edom” Divison has bolstered the southern section.
The 80th Division has also bolstered troops along the border with Egypt.
In northern Israel, the IDF says it continues to defend against potential threats from Lebanon and Syria.
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