Large-scale exercises began in Israel; The army is training for a surprise attack and air infiltration scenario.

Large-scale exercises began in Israel; The army is training for a surprise attack and air infiltration scenario.

On the morning of Sunday, October 25, the IDF began a military exercise with the participation of four divisions and the Air Force in the areas under the responsibility of the Central and Northern Command. The exercise is scheduled to last until Monday, October 26. According to the IDF statement, the 98th, 96th and 210th divisions and the Judea and Samaria divisions are participating in the exercise alongside the Air Force. The exercise is part of the IDF's training program for 2026 and aims to increase the operational readiness of the forces, strengthen the ability to protect residential areas and practice various military scenarios. According to the IDF, the participating forces will practice scenarios, including a surprise attack and infiltration into Israeli territory by ground and air routes. Examining the lessons learned from the war and increasing preparedness to deal with a possible escalation of the conflict on several fronts are also among the declared objectives of the exercise. The IDF also announced that on Sunday and Monday there will be an increase in the movement of security forces, military vehicles and aircraft in the central and northern command areas. He emphasized that the movements were related to a pre-exercise and did not indicate a security incident.