https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-drills-for-surprise-attack-with-massive-military-exercise-as-expert-invokes-1973-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-drills-for-surprise-attack-with-massive-military-exercise-as-expert-invokes-1973-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-drills-for-surprise-attack-with-massive-military-exercise-as-expert-invokes-1973-war#u162105Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:12:06 +0000The Israel Defense Forces launched a massive 48-hour military exercise simulating a multifront and surprise attack, deploying tens of thousands of troops as the army reached its highest level of readiness. The pre-planned drill aims to prepare forces for potential missile attacks, terror threats, and cross-border infiltrations or ground raids across northern borders. The large-scale domestic exercise coincides with rising tensions involving Iran and takes place two days before an upcoming election. Additionally, Israeli warplanes have been observed flying over the Daraa countryside.Why it matt