Israeli military launches large-scale readiness drill along Jordan border

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun a major command post exercise along its eastern frontier with Jordan and in the Dead Sea area, aiming to test operational readiness across multiple levels of command.

According to a statement from the IDF press office, the drill—codenamed “Sulfur and Fire”—involves simulated emergency scenarios designed to assess the response of forces to sudden operational developments. The exercise is scheduled to continue until midday on May 15, Caliber.Az reports.

The IDF said the training focuses on the eastern border region, where the 96th and 80th Divisions are deployed, and involves coordination from the General Staff down to field units.

“Several scenarios simulating sudden incidents will be played out in order to test the forces’ operational readiness,” the statement said.

As part of the exercise, residents may notice increased movement of troops, aircraft, and military vehicles across the Dead Sea region and along the eastern border. The military stressed that there is no danger to the public.

IDF Inspector General representatives have also been deployed to various bases to monitor the exercise and evaluate performance during the drills.

By Sabina Mammadli