The IDF completed a multi-scenario readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border on Friday to assess the military’s readiness for a surprise attack.
The exercise, dubbed “Sulfur and Fire,” included simulated scenarios of infiltrations into communities, drone threats, and complex incidents in the Dead Sea area.
Israeli Air Force fighter jets and combat helicopters conducted dozens of airstrikes during the exercise, in addition to practicing the aerial deployment of special forces in civilian areas.
The Air Force’s special forces also simulated a terrorist infiltration drill at a hotel area.
Disciplined, competent, well-trained military key on path to victory
During the exercise, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir spoke with commanders about the importance of military discipline in keeping the IDF strong and professional.
“We must understand that the path to victory goes through a disciplined, competent, and well-trained military, with fighting spirit and a very strong sense of mission,” Zamir asserted. “This is how we will continue strengthening the IDF even during this very demanding period.”
According to the IDF, an initial assessment of the Sulfur and Fire exercise indicated that new defense directives and frameworks developed after Hamas’s October 7 massacre led to Israeli troops demonstrating a successful response to the simulated surprise attacks.
Further in-depth reviews of the results of the exercise will be conducted to identify any gaps in order to continue improving Israel’s preparedness and defense capabilities.