IDF launches largest drill of war, simulating defense against attacks along Lebanon border

This morning, the IDF launched the largest military exercise it has so far held since the beginning of the war, simulating defending against attacks on the northern front.

The drill is being carried out by the 146th Reserve Division and 91st “Galilee” Regional Division, alongside the Israeli Air Force, Israeli Navy, and civilian authorities including Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Magen David Adom, and local defense squads.

According to the IDF, the exercise, which is taking place along the Lebanon border, is simulating several scenarios, including surprise attacks on Israel from Lebanon.

The drill tests the IDF’s ability to defend against attacks on border communities and army posts, as well as simulating a counter-offensive against an enemy, including inside Israel and over the border.

The drill comes after most Israeli forces were withdrawn from Lebanon amid the ongoing ceasefire. The IDF has remained deployed to five positions in southern Lebanon and has continued to strike Hezbollah targets that Israel says pose a threat.