IAF officials report the three-day major training exercise beginning today, Monday, was planned far in advance and the event should not be interpreted as a response to any current events.

The exercise is part of the air force’s annual training events, and reservists and regular forces will take part.

Citizens may view an increase in military vehicles and air craft during the three-day event and are advised not to interpret this as anything more than a training event. Sirens may be heard in many areas as well.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)