The IDF Central Command has prepared a plan, code-named "New Leaf," to cover the eventuality of Arafat's death.
The plan was prepared over the past year. Its goals include ensuring that the security situation does not deteriorate into increased violence against Jews living in Yesha (Judea, Samaria and Gaza).
IDF commanders have received instructions to reduce contact with Arab demonstrators, and at the same time to prevent them from approaching IDF checkpoints and Jewish communities. The IDF raised its level of preparedness after receiving word of Arafat's dangerous illness.
The plan was prepared over the past year. Its goals include ensuring that the security situation does not deteriorate into increased violence against Jews living in Yesha (Judea, Samaria and Gaza).
IDF commanders have received instructions to reduce contact with Arab demonstrators, and at the same time to prevent them from approaching IDF checkpoints and Jewish communities. The IDF raised its level of preparedness after receiving word of Arafat's dangerous illness.