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IDF: The Chief of the General Staff during the surprise General Staff readiness test Breaking Dawn 2.0: “Today’s examination also sends a message to our enemies: The IDF is fit, ready to defend the State of Israel, and is prepared to act quickly and strike with force anyone who attempts to harm us” “Our message is clear—anyone who attempts to harm the State of Israel and its civilians will encounter a determined IDF that is prepared and ready, and will pay an immediate and very heavy price” The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the Ground Training Center today (Sunday) as part of the Chief of the General Staff’s surprise readiness test, Breaking Dawn 2.0, together with the Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Itzik Cohen; the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor; the Commander of the Ground Training Center, BG Yaniv Barot; the Commander of the 98th Division, BG Meni Liberty; the Commander of the Gaza Division, BG Liron Batito; and additional commanders. The Chief of the General Staff closely observed the readiness of the troops and units to respond to a sudden, complex and large-scale multi-front event, as well as the activation of alert forces and reserves, decision-making processes and the operational response across all levels of command. The examination is being conducted as part of an ongoing process to strengthen the foundations of the IDF and the readiness and preparedness of troops and commanders at all levels. As part of the examination, the implementation of operational plans is being practiced and assessed alongside lessons learned from combat on several fronts and from the events of the October 7th massacre, as part of preparations for the upcoming holiday period. From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “Today’s exercise constitutes another step in implementing the lessons of October 7th and examining the IDF’s readiness for a scenario involving a surprise war. We are assessing the readiness of the forces and demanding that they meet the highest standard at every level—from the soldier at a position or outpost, through the command and control centers and headquarters, to the General Staff; from the soldier in the field to the Chief of the General Staff. We are changing, correcting and strengthening everything required in order to be better prepared for every scenario. Today’s examination also sends a message to our enemies: The IDF is fit, prepared and ready to defend the State of Israel, and is also prepared to take the initiative and strike anyone who attempts to harm us. Our message is clear—anyone who attempts to harm the State of Israel and its civilians will encounter a determined IDF that is prepared and ready, and will pay an immediate and very heavy price.” Attached are the following: Video regarding the exercise: https://bit.ly/3TcaroR Photos regarding the exercise: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC023844