IDF Holds Planned General Staff Base Drill in Tel Aviv

The IDF held a planned military drill Friday morning at its General Staff headquarters in Tel Aviv. The exercise brought increased movement of security forces and vehicles around the area. The military said residents could hear gunfire and echoes of explosions during the training. It said the drill was scheduled in advance as part of the IDF's 2026 training program and stressed that there was no security incident. The public notice did not specify the exercise's duration, participating units or an exact start time.