Forces from the Southern District, the IDF, and emergency and rescue services conducted a drill in the Eilat and Arava region, simulating events similar to October 7th. The forces practiced integrated response and a rapid transition from routine.

Southern District forces, the IDF, and emergency and rescue services conducted a drill in the Eilat and Arava region, simulating events similar to those of October 7th. The forces practiced integrated response and rapid transition from routine to emergency in extreme events across multiple fronts simultaneously, including terrorist infiltration and seizure of strategic targets. Commander of the Southern District, Superintendent Haim Boblil: “The Israel Police and security forces are prepared for any scenario and for an immediate operational response across multiple fronts simultaneously.”