Ahead of the holiday: IDF launches surprise drill in the Judea and Samaria Division

The IDF has launched a surprise drill in the Judea and Samaria Division, during which all battalions in the division were called up for training and to increase operational readiness ahead of the holiday period. The IDF clarifies that this is a planned exercise and there is no concern of a security incident.

The IDF launched a surprise drill this morning in the area of the Judea and Samaria Division, during which all battalions in the division were called up for training and to increase operational readiness. The drill is expected to continue until the afternoon hours, and during it, increased movement of security forces will be felt in the area. According to the IDF Spokesperson, the drill is intended to test the level of alertness and operational readiness of the forces and to practice various surprise scenarios, as part of the operational preparation for the holiday period. The drill is a continuation of a series of exercises conducted in recent weeks in the sector, during which a variety of operational scenarios were practiced and cooperation with other security and rescue forces was improved. The IDF Spokesperson emphasized that this is a planned exercise and there is no concern of a security incident.