Israel holds military and police drills in case of a surprise attack
Near the city of Eilat in Israel, the Israel Defense Forces are conducting the “Kadmat Homa” exercise in the area of the 80th Division. All division forces, as well as aviation, naval and other security forces, have been involved in the maneuvers. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen preparedness for a possible large-scale surprise attack under scenarios modeled on the events of October 7, The Jerusalem Post reports.
Security forces movement
The military warned of a noticeable increase in the number of security personnel, aircraft, naval vessels and vehicles in the Eilat area and along Israel’s eastern border. At the same time, they stressed that there is no security incident.
Israel Police are taking part in the maneuvers as part of Operation “Southern Wind,” conducted by the Southern District Police under the command of Haim Bublil and Alon Kalfon. Police officers from the Eilat area and nearby territories, as well as security and emergency services, have joined the exercise.
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Response scenarios
Participants are practicing responses to a surprise attack, the development of security incidents, simultaneous operations at several locations, control of transport routes and maintenance of public order. The forces are also to practice rapid and coordinated responses.
The exercises are taking place after the IDF announced the surprise readiness inspection “Dawn 2.0.” According to the military, it is testing the army’s ability to respond to large-scale attacks in various possible theaters of operations, as well as assessing mobilization capabilities and reserve readiness.
