March 2, 2023
Operation “Lot”: The Construction of the Security Fence Along the Judea and Samaria Security Barrier in the Judaean Desert Has Concluded
Efforts to Strengthen the Judea and Samaria Security Barrier Continue as Part of
Operation “Break the Wave”
Operation “Break the Wave”
Operation “Lot”, the official operation dedicated to the construction of a new security fence along the Judea and Samaria security barrier in the Judaean Desert, has concluded. 12 kilometers of the fence was built during this operation. The construction of the new security fence, which was announced last April, is a significant part of Operation “Break the Wave” and the ongoing efforts to thwart and prevent terrorist activity in Judea and Samaria and strengthen the security barrier. Operation “Lot” is a significant part of the new operational viewpoint led by the Judea Brigade in the Judea and Samaria security barrier. The operation has led to a substantial decrease in the number of illegal infiltrations into Israel. In the past few weeks alone, security forces have turned away over 150 vehicles and apprehended over 600 suspects attempting to infiltrate into Israeli territory illegally.
As part of the operation, Combat Engineering Corps battalions and the Heavy Machinery Unit operated over 60 dedicated tools. Additionally, two military posts were established and security forces were stationed permanently in the area in order to prevent illegal crossings and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel. The Central Command’s Engineering Array continues to operate in the area to improve and strengthen the security fence.
Commanding Officer of the Judea and Samaria Division, BG Avi Bluth:
"The Judea and Samaria Division has undergone a transformation since the beginning of Operation ‘Break the Wave.’ The construction of the security fence, the expansion of freedom of action and the significant thwarting [of terrorist attacks] - these provide protection. We transformed the reality in Judea and Samaria. We reduced the number of infiltrators who illegally entered the State of Israel from hundreds to just a few per day and reduced the scope of terrorism and crime in the area. To everyone who participated in the operation, you had the privilege of taking part in shaping history in the Judea Brigade. Much appreciation to all of you.”
Chief Combat Engineering Officer, BG Ido Mizrahi:
“Operation ‘Lot’ is the practical expression of the initiative, determination and performance of IDF soldiers and the units of the Combat Engineering Corps. Through an immensely complex operation, the conditions in the area changed, a significant security fence was constructed and the operational forces were provided with the necessary resources to meet their essential task - protecting the security of the State of Israel. I salute the people of the Central Command, the Judea and Samaria Division, the Technological and Logistics Directorate’s (J4), the Heavy Machinery Unit and the units of the Combat Engineering Corps.”
As part of the operation, Combat Engineering Corps battalions and the Heavy Machinery Unit operated over 60 dedicated tools. Additionally, two military posts were established and security forces were stationed permanently in the area in order to prevent illegal crossings and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel. The Central Command’s Engineering Array continues to operate in the area to improve and strengthen the security fence.
Commanding Officer of the Judea and Samaria Division, BG Avi Bluth:
"The Judea and Samaria Division has undergone a transformation since the beginning of Operation ‘Break the Wave.’ The construction of the security fence, the expansion of freedom of action and the significant thwarting [of terrorist attacks] - these provide protection. We transformed the reality in Judea and Samaria. We reduced the number of infiltrators who illegally entered the State of Israel from hundreds to just a few per day and reduced the scope of terrorism and crime in the area. To everyone who participated in the operation, you had the privilege of taking part in shaping history in the Judea Brigade. Much appreciation to all of you.”
Chief Combat Engineering Officer, BG Ido Mizrahi:
“Operation ‘Lot’ is the practical expression of the initiative, determination and performance of IDF soldiers and the units of the Combat Engineering Corps. Through an immensely complex operation, the conditions in the area changed, a significant security fence was constructed and the operational forces were provided with the necessary resources to meet their essential task - protecting the security of the State of Israel. I salute the people of the Central Command, the Judea and Samaria Division, the Technological and Logistics Directorate’s (J4), the Heavy Machinery Unit and the units of the Combat Engineering Corps.”
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