IDF Imposes Exit Lockdown Ahead of Israeli Elections, Reinforces West Bank

The IDF Chief of Staff announced an exit lockdown for all units starting next Thursday, ahead of Wednesday's election day, to ensure troops can vote on schedule. Forces are being reinforced in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) amid heightened security concerns. Netanyahu's video from an air force base underscores readiness, but the lockdown's scope and duration remain unclear.