Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been assessing the situation regarding the recent prison riots.
The Defense Minister, the Internal Security Minister, the Chief of Staff and other senior officials have also been briefed on the situation.
Bennett emphasized that the events have the potential to have an impact on a number of sectors, and therefore this is a joint effort by all security forces. The Minister of Defense, the Minister of Internal Security, the Chief of Staff, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief, the police commissioner, the Israel Prison Service Commissioner, the National Security Council and other senior officials.
The Prime Minister also emphasized that Israel is prepared for any scenario.
Upon Defense Minister Benny Gantz's briefing, he stated "Throughout the holiday, I had a series of conversations and assessments following the terrorist escape incident and its effects. The IDF is working with all the forces in order to bring about their capture."
לאורך החג קיימתי שורה של שיחות והערכות מצב בעקבות אירוע בריחת המחבלים והשפעותיו. צה"ל פועל עם כלל הכוחות במטרה להביא ללכידתם, והסגר על התנועות מאיו"ש יימשך. מערכת הביטחון וצה"ל, יחד עם השב"כ, המשטרה וכלל הגורמים ימשיכו במאמץ לשים יד על האסירים, לצד שמירה על הביטחון בכל החזיתות.
— בני גנץ - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) September 8, 2021