Following recent use of IEDs in attacks, most notably in
a blast near Joseph's Tomb where an IDF officer and three soldiers
were wounded last week, the commandos warned that it is clear to all of us
where this is going. "It will only get worse."
The commandos lamented the lack of armored vehicles
available for operations in the West Bank. "Everybody has seen the explosive
terror labs uncovered in the Jenin operation.
"On one hand, we're talking about an increased amount
of explosives, a situation which urges caution. On the other, there is an issue
with the availability of armored jeeps, this is felt on our way to our targets
and by the targets."
IDF denies reports
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit rejected the claims on Sunday,
stressing that there is no shortage of armored vehicles.
"The vehicles are under continued maintenance in order
to ensure their operational capacity remains at a high level."
The IDF also hit back at accusations that Israeli forces
secured Joseph's Tomb by foot last week due to this perceived lack of
vehicles, writing that the claim is incorrect.
The Israeli forces were wounded when an explosive device
struck their armored vehicle.
