Home Front Command to hold pre-planned drill near Lod

The Israel Defense Forces says the Home Front Command will hold a drill around the central city of Lod Wednesday, noting that the exercise was planned in advance, indicating it is not tied to preparations for a possible large scale Iranian attack on Israel in the coming days.

The army says the drill will take place throughout the morning and early afternoon, noting that people should not worry if they see increased military vehicle activity in the area.

The Home Front Command often holds large scale drills near Ben-Gurion Airport in Lod, simulating terror attacks, missile strikes, earthquakes and other natural disasters as well as other catastrophes that Israeli civilians may face.