IDF Southern Command drills October 7 scenario in Samson's Thunder exercise

The IDF Southern Command is running an exercise this morning simulating a repeat of the October 7, 2023 attack scenario, according to Hallel Bitton Rosen. The drill is named Samson's Thunder and comes two years and eight months after the actual Hamas-led assault.

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1. 5 days ago · 10:36 · 10 JunLatest

   The exercise is named 'Striped Tunic' and tests response times for extreme scenarios.

2. 09:13 · 10 Jun

   IDF Southern Command drills October 7 scenario in Samson's Thunder exercise

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