IDF to hold large-scale exercise in Cyprus

• Date: 29 March 2021
• Published date: 29 March 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

The exercise is expected to be the IDF's largest held outside Israel's borders. Spanning approximately one week, the exercise will take place as part of the "war month" and include special forces, the Air Force, Navy, and both regular and reserve soldiers in the IDF's "Depth Headquarters" for forces deep in enemy territory.

The month-long exercise will include a scenario of a multiple-front battle in the north, south, and Judea and Samaria, in accordance with the worst scenarios the IDF currently has.

In the last week of the exercise, many IDF forces will fly and sail to Cyprus, where they will conduct a widescale exercise which simulates battle deep in unfamiliar territory.

Depth Headquarters Commander Major-General Itai Virov, who also serves as commander of the military colleges, will serve as commander.

Special forces will participate in the exercise, including both regular and reserve soldiers in the IDF's Division 98...