As part of the exercise, heavy movement of security forces, vehicles, and vessels will be felt, and sounds of gunfire and explosions will be heard in the area. The exercise was planned in advance as part of the 2026 training program; there is no concern of a security incident.
IDF: A military exercise will be held tomorrow (Thursday) in the morning hours in the Zikim beach area in the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council.
Military exercise tomorrow at Zikim beach, Ashkelon, with vehicle & gunfire sounds; part of 2026 training, no security concern.
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