IDF Launches Largest Military Exercise In Country's History

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 05/10/21 | News Source: i24

All regular and reserve IDF forces from all commands will participate in the massive month-long exercise

The IDF launched the largest military exercise in Israel's history Sunday, which is expected to run throughout the month of May.

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Participating units will train for combat and emergency scenarios on Israel's most hostile fronts, while Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi has decided to conduct the training as originally planned, despite recent tensions in east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.  

The exercise, dubbed "Chariots of Fire," will simulate a "month of war" for the first time in Israel's history and practice synchronized maneuvers to combat against the country's most dangerous enemies. Read more at i24