Emergency scenarios and rapid transition from defense to offense: Exercise 'Hour of the Lion' completed'

Chaim Twill
January 30, 2026   
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Throughout the past week, a headquarters exercise was held at the Central Command, simulating the development of a campaign in the command space, from division headquarters to the General Staff.

During the exercise, the commanders' decision-making processes were examined and lessons learned were incorporated into operational orders.

All the operational procedures required to formulate a situational picture and manage a response to a variety of emergency scenarios were opened, with the aim of examining the implementation of the defense concept, dealing with complex events, and transitioning from defense to attack.

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In addition, the currently established command fire center was practiced for the first time, as part of the Central Command's preparation to deal with future operational challenges.

During the exercise, the command was required to coordinate and synchronize efforts and operations between four divisions, the Civil Administration, and other entities such as the Israel Police, Border Police, Shin Bet, and MDA, which were also fully practiced.

The exercise was planned in advance as part of the Operations Division's exercise schedule for 2026 and is part of the learning and readiness strengthening processes in the IDF.


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