Israeli troops Carry Out Jihadist-Attack Response Exercise
Israeli troops Carry Out Jihadist-Attack Response Exercise
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted surprise a great exercise in order to test their ability to handle terrorist events "extreme" battle against jihadist militants, said the Israel Hayom Daily.
The exercise, which took place on Sunday secret, simulated an attack by jihadists based in Syria and the Sinai Peninsula, who infiltrated Israeli territory to capture and kill civilian hostages in order to attract international attention.
Taking part in the exercise operations units special regional brigades, military intelligence, the elite unit Yamam counterterrorism, Israel's police and emergency medical services as well as senior officials of the army and the Shin Bet security service.
Though being planned with great anticipation, the exercise was a surprise to most of the participating units, as well as top officials of the headquarters of the nation located in Tel Aviv, who were not informed about the details.
The simulation 'went well' although much to improve on the little details, said an army source, who added that the exercise " ended with dozens of civilians dead adn some soldiers. "
The exercise was conducted in the middle of the growing regional instability, particularly in Syria, where two years of turmoil have led to date the death of 93,000 people, according to recent estimates by the United Nations.
Last week, the Israeli Defense Minister, Moshe Ya 'alon said that the IDF are dealing with multiple fronts of uncertainty, "both at home and abroad, near and far."
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