Air Force exercise over Nahariya: explosions heard

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At around 06:00 in the morning, an Air Force military exercise was held over Nahariya and the surrounding area. During it, movement of aircraft at low altitude was felt and explosions were heard in the area.

The exercise was planned in advance, the Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council told residents, and it made clear there is no concern of a security incident. The exercise was held in the Nahariya area and its surroundings, and fighter jets flew at low altitude over Nahariya and the western Galilee as part of the training.

The IDF explains how the lessons of October 7 changed the operation of the Air Force, while preparations are under way for the possibility of another war. The exercise continued during the morning, and residents heard the explosions over the first hours of the day.