Israel Army Holds Drills in Golan and in Shebaa Farms

Israel Army Holds Surprise Border Drill in Golan

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Israel's army on Wednesday staged a surprise drill on the northern border, the Israeli military said. The one-day exercise was ordered by army chief Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, a military statement said, "in order to examine the competence and preparedness of several units in the army, led by (the) artillery corps." The drill was not previously announced, but the military said it had been scheduled. "The drill is a part of routine inspection in the army," the statement said. "These drills take place throughout the year." Military sources said the drill began with soldiers being drafted from their homes, after which they were dispatched by air to the Golan Heights, which borders Syria. The drill was to end with a live fire exercise later in the day, sources added. "The drill was scheduled in advance and does not indicate any changes in the army's levels of alert," they said. Israel is closely watching its northern border with Syria, especially as it claims the regime is supplying chemical weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

“Israeli” Army Stages Live Ammunition Exercises in Shebaa Farms

Local Editor The "Israeli" occupation forces staged wide military exercises in Shebaa farms that involved the use of live ammunition, air force, tanks and artillery. According to the National News Agency, "Israeli" forces carried out intensive foot and mechanized patrols along the border line. It further added that the sound of 155 mm and 175 mm artillery shelling could be clearly heard in the southern parts of occupied Shebaa farms. These exercises occurred amid intensive flights of "Israeli" jets and helicopters that hovered over Shabaa farms and adjacent areas. Earlier on Wednesday, the "Israeli" army on Wednesday staged a surprise drill on the northern border, sources reported. The exercise was not previously announced, but the military said it had been scheduled. Military sources said the drill began with soldiers being drafted from their homes, after which they were dispatched by air to the Golan Heights bordering Syria. The drill was to end with a live fire exercise later in the day, sources reported. Source: News Agencies, edited by moqawama.org   River to Sea Uprooted Palestinian The views expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this Blog!