IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill - analysis
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-05-17 19:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Middle East, Military & Defence, World News
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On Friday, May 15, the Israel Defense Forces conducted an exercise near the Dead Sea in the Jordan Valley. The IDF said, “The Chief of the General Staff exercise was held to assess the IDF’s readiness for a surprise attack scenario along the eastern border in the areas of the 96th and 80th Divisions.”
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