Invasion, shooting at civilians and combined attacks: the exercise on the eastern border

The IDF has completed a large-scale exercise on the Jordan border simulating an invasion and massacre scenario similar to October 7 in the eastern sector. The three-division exercise included cooperation between the air force and ground forces and the call-up of reservists from their homes.

The IDF has completed a large-scale exercise on the Jordan border, designed to simulate a scenario of terrorist infiltration and a massacre similar to October 7 in the eastern sector. The exercise, held last week under Central Command, was a three-division drill involving the Jordan Valley and Valleys Brigade, the Dead Sea Control Center, special units, and the "David" Brigade, whose fighters were called up from their homes. The main scenario simulated an invasion into Israeli territory, shooting at civilians, and combined attacks on communities and outposts. A central part was dedicated to cooperation between the air force and ground forces in a multi-front attack. The exercise was based on lessons from October 7, with an emphasis on attacking during the "golden hour" and deploying rapid reserve forces.