IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi today toured the Gaza Division accompanied by Southern Commander Gen. Hertzi Halevi, Inland Armed Forces Commander Gen. Joel Strick, Gaza Division Commander Brigadier General Eliezer Toledano, and Brigade commanders.
The Chief of Staff conducted a situation assessment with commanders in the field and heard from regional division commanders the main aspects of the regional situation and the order of battle prepared against threats by the Islamic Jihad, with emphasis on anti-tank and sniper threats.
The Chief of Staff expressed his much appreciation for efforts by commanders and fighters to maintain security in the Gaza Strip area.