Hagmar
Hagmar are local civil defense and reserve units of the Israel Defense Forces composed of residents who protect their own communities. Following the October 7 attacks, these units expanded considerably across the West Bank. These troops work alongside normal standing battalions under Central Command, but critics and active-duty sources mention instances of independent field operations.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Empowered after Oct. 7, IDF settler units are terrorizing Palestinians, critics say". The Times of Israel. 9 August 2026.
- ↑ "Troops say settler soldier units undermining IDF authority in West Bank – report". The Times of Israel. 9 August 2026.