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Dawn 2.0: IDF chief launches exercise testing military readiness ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
On Sunday, the IDF launched a surprise exercise codenamed 'Breaking Dawn 2.0' to assess military readiness for a sudden, complex, multi-front scenario. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir is overseeing the drill from the Supreme Command Post.
Over the weekend, the 36th Division cleared a Hezbollah underground tunnel network at the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon built by the Badr Unit over two decades, containing weapons storage and command centers.
Hezbollah launched two drones toward IDF soldiers in the Security Zone on Sunday; the IDF shot down one drone and is striking in southern Lebanon in response to what officials called a violation.
As part of the exercise, commanders and forces in regional commands were mobilized while reserves and decision-making processes were tested. Active security force and aircraft movement will be felt throughout the day.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid prepared to unveil their joint BeYachad list on Sunday, with Yesh Atid candidates making up roughly 40% of the ticket.
As of tomorrow, the Israeli army intends to conduct an extensive maneuver in the city of Ilat on the Red Sea coast and the Wadi al-Arabah area adjacent to the Jordanian border, to simulate a surprise attack scenario.