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Dawn 2.0: IDF chief launches exercise testing military readiness ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

  • On Sunday, the IDF launched a surprise exercise codenamed 'Breaking Dawn 2.0' to assess military readiness for a sudden, complex, multi-front scenario. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir is overseeing the drill from the Supreme Command Post.
  • Over the weekend, the 36th Division cleared a Hezbollah underground tunnel network at the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon built by the Badr Unit over two decades, containing weapons storage and command centers.
  • Hezbollah launched two drones toward IDF soldiers in the Security Zone on Sunday; the IDF shot down one drone and is striking in southern Lebanon in response to what officials called a violation.
  • As part of the exercise, commanders and forces in regional commands were mobilized while reserves and decision-making processes were tested. Active security force and aircraft movement will be felt throughout the day.
  • Meanwhile, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid prepared to unveil their joint BeYachad list on Sunday, with Yesh Atid candidates making up roughly 40% of the ticket.
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The Israel Defense Forces launched an unexpected "Sunrise 2.0" exercise to test the readiness of the troops for the sudden war scenario in the run-up to the autumn holidays. The Israel Defense Forces have organized extraordinary manoeuvres to deal with the sudden outbreak of hostilities, transmits RIA News. The activities called "Sunrise 2.0" follow an assessment of the security situation prior to the autumn Jewish holidays. This is part of a st…

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As of tomorrow, the Israeli army intends to conduct an extensive maneuver in the city of Ilat on the Red Sea coast and the Wadi al-Arabah area adjacent to the Jordanian border, to simulate a surprise attack scenario.

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IDF launches surprise country-wide drill

Military commanders mobilized reserve units and tested sudden war plans ahead of the High Holidays.

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Ynet News broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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