Thousands of terrorists may break through — IDF prepares for the worst

The IDF conducted large-scale exercises in the Hebron Highlands, simulating the simultaneous infiltration of thousands of terrorists into Israeli communities. The command is preparing for a scenario reminiscent of the October 7 attack, acknowledging that intelligence may not always provide a warning. The exercises lasted seven hours and involved helicopters and special forces.

The IDF conducted large-scale exercises in Judea and Samaria, simulating a scenario in which thousands of terrorists simultaneously break into Israeli communities and attack military targets. The exercises, held this week in the Hebron Highlands area, were modeled after the Hamas attack on October 7. The commander of the 932nd Battalion "Nahal" warned that after the tragedy, the army can no longer rely solely on troop presence to prevent a surprise attack. Of particular concern is the potential scale: estimates suggest that two to three thousand terrorists could simultaneously attack key points. The IDF acknowledges that intelligence may not always provide a precise warning, so it is preparing for a rapid response. The exercises lasted about seven hours and involved four battalions, the "Duvdevan" special unit, helicopters, and the border police. A scenario involving an attack on Kiryat Arba with hostage-taking was specifically practiced. Immediately after the exercises, four battalions began a real operation in Dahariya.