Israeli army chief stresses 'readiness' during surprise military drill

Israeli army chief of staff Eyal Zamir said one of the key lessons from the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 was “the need for high and constant readiness for a surprise attack on our borders, from the platoon level to the General Staff”. Speaking during a surprise military exercise known as “Broil and Fire” on Israel’s eastern border, Zamir said troops were training to respond to “a broad terror attack with complex scenarios, in a challenging sector where our primary mission facing us is to defend the borders and the residents of the area”. The drill involved senior commanders and units from across the military, including reservists who, according to Zamir, were called up overnight.