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.
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Dawn 2.0: IDF chief launches exercise testing military readiness ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
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