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IDF launches surprise readiness tests for Judea and Samaria troops

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Israel Defense Forces began a surprise exercise for Judea and Samaria Division troops before the High Holy Days.
All division battalions were mobilized; the drill was scheduled to run until the afternoon.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir launched Operation Dawn 2.0, a surprise readiness test practicing scenarios across all theaters.
The 80th Division began Operation Kadmat Homa near Eilat, involving air, naval and security forces.

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Israel Defense Forces began a surprise exercise for Judea and Samaria Division troops before the High Holy Days.
All division battalions were mobilized; the drill was scheduled to run until the afternoon.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir launched Operation Dawn 2.0, a surprise readiness test practicing scenarios across all theaters.
The 80th Division began Operation Kadmat Homa near Eilat, involving air, naval and security forces.