IDF to conduct major drill next week simulating surprise attacks and infiltration

Israeli forces will rehearse scenarios including surprise attacks and infiltration by air and land in a drill scheduled for Sunday and Monday across northern and central Israel. The exercise, involving the Israeli Air Force, Northern Command, and Central Command, incorporates lessons from the October 7 attack. The IDF states the drill was planned in advance and there is no concern of a security incident. Increased security forces and aircraft will be visible in the areas during the exercise, which takes place days before national elections.