IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir conducted a surprise inspection at the 210th Division as part of the IDF General Staff exercise “Shield and Strength.” According to the IDF spokesperson, the Chief of Staff evaluated the forces’ readiness for an escalation scenario and afterward spoke with reserve soldiers. “The IDF is currently in the midst of a process of learning and implementing lessons, returning to readiness and strengthening operational and professional foundations. This process stems from a deep commitment to learn and ensure Israel’s security. We are drawing lessons from the October 7 investigations and implementing them in the field to rebuild the infrastructure on which the IDF will stand stronger and better prepared for the next campaign,” he said.
