No details regarding specific targets for possible attacks were named in the memos, the report said.

But in the wake of the October 7th, 2023 invasion, Israel’s security establishment has expressed concern regarding the plans, with the IDF’s Military Intelligence Directorate calling for preparations for attempts by terrorist forces to overrun Jewish towns.

In response, Defense Minister Israel Katz (Likud) has ordered the IDF’s Central Command to prepare operational plans to seize and hold additional refugee camps in Samaria, modeled on previous operations in Tulkarem, Jenin, and Nur Shams, with the aim of not just entering and exiting but occupying and retaining control over those camps.

The IDF has said it is not aware of any terrorist tunnel infrastructure in the seam line area along the frontiers of Judea and Samaria.

An army spokesperson emphasized that the military takes the threat of a possible Hamas mass attack in Judea and Samaria seriously, noting that a major drill was conducted in the area two months ago.

“The IDF is committed to the security of Israel’s citizens. Accordingly, ongoing situational assessments are conducted in light of all threats and developments as part of implementing the lessons of October 7th. The reference scenarios approved by the General Staff and the political echelon have been practiced in several drills, including the two-division exercise held in November.”

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