IDF says it concluded ‘widest’ drill since beginning of the war

Last night, the IDF wrapped up what it says was its “widest” military drill since the beginning of the war, simulating fighting along the Lebanon border.

The five-day exercise was led by the 91st “Galilee” Division, in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force, Navy, civil defense squads, regional councils, the Fire and Rescue Service, Magen David Adom and Israel Police.

The drill was aimed at “enhancing preparedness for extreme defense scenarios, providing a rapid response to sudden events — including reserve mobilization and force buildup — and transition to offense, all while drawing lessons and conclusions from two years of fighting across all fronts,” the IDF says.

The IDF says the drill also included logistics, medical and maintenance units training for various scenarios, including evacuating casualties under fire and providing support in emergencies.