In the coming days, heavy movement of security forces and aircraft will be felt in the area. The purpose of the exercise is to practice and improve the IDF’s readiness for multi-arena defense on the borders and readiness for escalation. During the exercise, forces will practice a variety of scenarios including a surprise attack and infiltration into Israeli territory – by air and by land. The exercise is being held as part of maintaining the forces’ alert and readiness level, realizing the ability to defend communities, and maximizing air capabilities for defense in the area. Within the framework of the exercise, lessons learned from the war are being implemented while realizing operational processes. The exercise was planned as part of the training schedule for 2026 of the Operations Directorate and is part of an ongoing process of strengthening the IDF’s fitness and readiness. There is no concern of a security incident.