Israeli Army Simulates Combat Scenarios against Syria, Hizbullah
The Israeli army carried out two separate defense exercises this week, including simulation of war with Syria and Hizbullah, Haaretz newspaper reported on Friday.
During the drills dozens of reserve officers were mobilized and included scenarios in which ballistic missiles with conventional and non-conventional warheads landed in Israeli cities, Haaretz said.
According to Haaretz, the first drill was carried out by the Home Front Command and included the emergency rapid distribution of gas masks, in the event of a threat.
Israeli army officials emphasized that the exercise did not involve the deployment of forces in the field.
The second drill was held by the Paratroops Brigade in northern Israel and simulated various combat scenarios against Syria and Hizbullah.
One drill with live munitions took place on the Golan Heights and involved tank, artillery, sappers and Israel Air Force combat aircraft and helicopters, according to Haaretz.