IDF Military Exercise Planned for Zikim Beach Area
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that a military exercise will take place on Thursday morning in the Zikim Beach area, within the Ashkelon Coastal Regional Council. Residents can expect to observe increased activity from security forces, vehicles, and naval vessels. The exercise will also involve audible gunfire and explosions in the vicinity.
The IDF clarified that the drill was pre-planned as part of the 2026 training program and that there is no concern of a security incident. The exercise is intended to simulate various operational scenarios and maintain the readiness of the forces.
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