Maariv: Israel Conducts Drills in Eilat in Preparation for the “Worst-Case Scenario” in the Red Sea
The Hebrew newspaper: The military establishment simulates missile attacks and land and sea infiltrations toward the Gulf of Eilat.
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The Hebrew newspaper Maariv revealed that military exercises carried out by the Israeli army in the city of Eilat, overlooking the Red Sea, reflect rising concerns within the military establishment over what it described as the “worst-case scenario” that could threaten the area in the coming period.
The newspaper explained that the drill, conducted in Eilat and the Wadi Araba region, was part of a plan to simulate scenarios classified by Israeli security authorities as “extremely dangerous,” amid regional developments and increasing threats from multiple directions.
Simulating Missile Attacks and Targeting Tourist Areas
According to the newspaper, citing Israeli military officials, the primary scenarios rehearsed included potential missile attacks targeting Eilat and its surroundings, as well as scenarios involving strikes on tourist areas within the city.
Infiltrations via the Jordanian Border or from the Red Sea
Maariv added that the maneuvers also simulated infiltration attempts through the Jordanian border or from the direction of the Red Sea, as part of efforts to enhance readiness for any operations that could be carried out against sensitive sites in the area.
Scenario of Armed Groups Arriving from Yemen to the Gulf of Eilat
The newspaper noted that Israeli army preparations are addressing the possibility of armed groups launching by sea from Yemen toward the Gulf of Eilat, or reaching the area by land to carry out attacks inside the region.
Israel Monitoring “Houthi Threats” and Anticipating Other Fronts
The report concluded that the Israeli army is closely monitoring what it described as “Houthi threats,” while intelligence agencies continue to track the capabilities of other parties that could pose a threat from the eastern front.
