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IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi observes IDF virtual reality counter-terrorism training

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi observed IDF counter-terror training by IDF troops in the West Bank, on Friday.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meeting with the Commander of the Central Command, Major General Yehuda Fox, March 1, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meeting with the Commander of the Central Command, Major General Yehuda Fox, March 1, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

Halevi observed commanders using virtual reality glasses to simulate different scenarios and who they should operate in them.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi inspecting virtual reality equipment used in training IDF troops, March 1, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi inspecting virtual reality equipment used in training IDF troops, March 1, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

He highlighted the importance of such training in the days leading up to Ramadan and how it allows the IDF more freedom in operating in Gaza and Lebanon.

 IDF troops in counter-terrorism training, March 1, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
IDF troops in counter-terrorism training, March 1, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)