Israel Police confirms large nationwide drill for coming hours, with emphasis on terror and emergency scenarios

Israel Police announced a large nationwide drill scheduled for the coming hours, focusing on emergency and terror scenarios, according to police statements. The exercise follows a sudden drill that began Wednesday morning simulating terrorist infiltration.

The earlier bulletin at 11:09 reported that Israel Police launched a sudden nationwide drill simulating terrorist infiltration. The new police announcement provides additional details: the drill will continue in the coming hours and will cover a broader range of emergency and terror scenarios. The exercise is part of the police's routine preparedness training, testing rapid response coordination across all districts. No disruption to public services is expected.

4 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 11:36 · 29 JulLatest

   Drill includes helicopter activity and localized road closures.

2. 11:33 · 29 Jul

   First nationwide drill since October 7, simulating complex multi-arena emergencies.

3. 11:28 · 29 Jul

   Police confirm drill scope includes broader emergency and terror scenarios.

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