Israeli Army Conducts Large-Scale Drill in Galilee Simulating War with Lebanon

Large-scale military exercises for the Israeli army in the Galilee region aim to test readiness and enhance coordination between various forces. The exercises include scenarios for protecting settlements, dealing with threats, and simulating hostile attacks, with expected sounds of explosions and gunfire.

The Israeli army announced the launch of a large-scale military exercise in the Galilee region, starting from this Sunday evening and continuing until Thursday. The exercise includes the border area with Lebanon, in addition to the northern towns, the coastal area, and the home front.

This exercise aims to assess field readiness and enhance cooperation between various branches of the army, including ground, naval, and air forces, in addition to rapid response units.

The exercise scenarios include the following:

• Protecting settlements and the northern borders.
• Dealing with immediate threats and infiltration attempts.
• Using drones and aerial and naval assets to represent hostile attacks.
• Simulating “enemy” operations and activating warning systems.
• Intense movement of military vehicles and security forces in the vicinity of settlements.

Residents are expected to hear sounds of explosions and gunfire during the training period. An official source confirmed that these activities are part of the annual training program for 2025 and are not related to any current field developments.