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Ongoing Story· Day 48

IDF Launches Surprise Drill to Test Multi-Front War Readiness

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IDF to Conduct Large-Scale Multi-Front Defense Drill

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Hebrew · Sole source

The IDF will conduct a large-scale military drill across northern and central Israel on Sunday and Monday, involving air and ground forces. The exercise aims to improve multi-front defense readiness and prepare for escalation scenarios, including surprise attacks. It is part of the army's ongoing training schedule and efforts to strengthen community defense, with no security incident anticipated.

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  • The IDF will conduct a large-scale multi-front defense drill on Sunday and Monday.
  • Forces from the Northern and Central Commands, including the Air Force, will participate.
  • The exercise will simulate surprise attacks and infiltration attempts from air and land.
  • It aims to enhance readiness for simultaneous multi-front defense and potential escalation.
  • The drill is part of the IDF's 2026 training program and lessons learned from the war.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will conduct an extensive military exercise across northern and central Israel on Sunday and Monday. Participating forces will include the Air Force, the Northern Command's Division 210, and the Judea and Samaria Division, Division 98, and Division 96, operating under the Central Command. Residents can expect increased movement of security forces and aircraft in these areas during the drill. The exercise aims to enhance the military's readiness for multi-front defense simultaneously and prepare for escalation scenarios. Participating forces will practice various situations, including surprise attacks and attempts to infiltrate the country by air and land. This training is part of ongoing efforts to maintain alert levels, strengthen the defense of communities, and maximize the Air Force's capabilities for territorial defense. Lessons learned from the recent war will be implemented, alongside operational processes in the field. The drill was pre-scheduled as part of the Operations Directorate's 2026 training program, reflecting a continuous effort to bolster the army's fitness. The IDF emphasized that there is no concern of a security incident.

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