# West Bank IDF chief knew of Jericho settler entry, didn't alert commanders, sources say

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:13:10Z
- Updated: 2026-11-07T06:38:39Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-11-06/ty-article/.premium/sources-west-bank-idf-chief-knew-of-jericho-settler-entry-told-troops-to-wait/000001a1-b140-d74a-a7a1-b57f76b80000
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Sources said the head of the IDF Central Command coordinated with settler leaders and sought to keep senior field commanders in the dark until the families had entered the homes in a move that diverted three platoons from routine missions

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