The IDF launched a surprise drill early this morning, testing the Central Command’s readiness for terror attacks, the military says.
The exercise was ordered by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.
“The forces will be tested with scenarios of infiltration into communities, attacks on routes, terror attacks under the auspices of mass gatherings, and incidents in several areas simultaneously,” the IDF says.
The military says the various scenarios in the drill come as part of lessons learned from the war and following fresh assessments.
The IDF Operations Directorate is leading the drill with the Central Command, and it is taking place in the West Bank, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Golan Heights areas.
An increased presence of military vehicles and aircraft will be seen, and sounds of explosions may be heard, the IDF adds.
Earlier, the IDF said the drill would last until the evening.
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