Israeli Navy Conducts Planned Military Exercise Between Shavei Zion and Ashdod

The Israeli Navy will carry out a military exercise starting Monday morning through Tuesday evening in the maritime area between Shavei Zion and Ashdod. The exercise will involve significant movement of security forces and naval vessels in the region. The Israel Defense Forces clarified that this drill was pre-planned as part of the 2026 training schedule and assured the public that there is no security threat associated with the activity.