Infiltration into hotels and schools: The raid scenario the IDF practiced in Eilat

The IDF practiced in Eilat an extreme scenario of a combined attack including infiltrations by boats and jet skis, ground raids from the Egyptian and Jordanian borders, abductions, and indirect fire. The exercise, led by the 80th Division, involved attack helicopters, missile ships, and many ground forces. Infiltrations into bases and civilian institutions, including hotels, schools, and beaches, were also practiced. The IDF stated that the findings will be analyzed to improve defense.

The IDF conducted a large-scale extreme scenario exercise in Eilat simulating a combined attack on the southern city. The exercise, led by the 80th Division in cooperation with the Air Force and Navy, included infiltrations into the city using jet skis and speed boats, ground raids from the Egyptian and Jordanian borders, abductions, indirect fire, and mass casualty events. The forces practiced dozens of simultaneous scenarios at multiple locations, including infiltrations into military bases and civilian institutions such as hotels, schools, and beaches. The IDF deployed attack helicopters, missile ships, and numerous ground forces as part of the response. After the exercise, it was stated that the findings would be analyzed and weak points identified, with the aim of improving defense and readiness for a variety of scenarios. The exercise commander was quoted as saying that the responsibility is to internalize the lessons of October 7 and apply them in better defense on the southern border.