Division 98 headquarters will operate in the Judea and Samaria area and command the Judea and Etzion brigades, as ordered by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit stated that "the operation of the division headquarters in the area is a component in strengthening command and control, in order to enhance defensive and offensive capabilities in Judea and Samaria. This is against the backdrop of recent events and the desire to increase security during this tense period." This is a significant development that has not occurred in recent years.