The Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that the Israeli Air Force will conduct pre-planned flight drills over Beersheba and the western Negev, starting today and continuing through Thursday. The drills involve increased aircraft movement as part of the 'Wings Ceremony' preparations; the military said the activity is routine and not a security incident.
The Israel Defense Forces announced Monday morning that the Israeli Air Force will conduct pre-planned flight drills over Beersheba and the western Negev as part of preparations for the annual 'Wings Ceremony' (Knafaim), which honors newly qualified pilots. The exercises begin today, July 6, and will continue through Thursday, July 9, with increased aircraft movement expected in the area. The IDF emphasized that the activity is routine and does not indicate a security incident. While the IAF has carried out several similar announced drills across the country in recent weeks — including in the Jaffa area, the Etzion Brigade sector, and the Menashe Brigade sector — each exercise is separately announced as part of the 2026 training program.
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