The Israeli Defense Forces announced on Sunday that they will commence a large-scale military exercise in Eilat, a Red Sea city, and the Arava Valley along the Jordanian border starting Monday, conducting simulations of surprise attacks, as reported by Anadolu.
In an official statement, the army explained that the drill will be overseen by its 80th Division, with heightened activity from security forces, aircraft, and naval vessels expected in the region beginning Sunday.
The forces will prepare for multiple scenarios, including surprise assaults and infiltrations targeting Israeli territory via air, sea, and land, according to the statement.
The duration of the exercise was not specified, with the army noting that training will occur “over the coming days.” Officials emphasized the drills aim to test the defense of Israeli communities near the Jordanian border and Eilat, enhance troop readiness, and leverage aerial and naval assets to secure the region.
The operation is part of an ongoing initiative to reinforce readiness, assess lessons from recent combat and security incidents, and refine military competencies.
This exercise follows a previous drill conducted in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights last week, which the army stated was designed to improve preparedness for “surprise and complex attacks.”
Warnings regarding potential infiltrations across Israel’s eastern frontier have escalated in recent months. In June, Israeli military sources reported thwarting an attempted maritime incursion into Eilat’s hotel district, where navy personnel detected an individual on a jet ski approaching from the direction of the Jordanian border. Warning shots were fired, followed by live ammunition after the intruder failed to retreat, prompting their return to their origin point.
Jordan has not publicly responded to the Israeli account of the incident.