Neutralize the threat

Stabbing attacks, car ramming attacks, explosive devices, and even kidnappings - the combat soldiers of the Efraim Regional Brigade carried out a large-scale exercise aimed at preparing for any threat in the area. "We need to continue to be alert and prepared for every threat that comes along."

The Efraim Regional Brigade learns to cope with threats by training. They know that only with practice they can face an attack in the best possible way. The entire brigade embarked on a large-scale exercise in which they successfully completed several scenarios.

"The objective of the exercise is to make sure that all the forces, from the soldier fighting in the field to the brigade commanders, know how to handle any terrorist attack in the area and neutralize the threat before it expands," explains. Lt. Col. Itai Zigdon, commander of the Shimshon Battalion.

The forces simulated several scenarios, including stabbing, running over, shooting, the use of explosive devices against our troops, and even kidnappings. In addition, they trained to deal with a different terrorist threat: they simulated the attack that Paris suffered three years ago at the “Hypercacher” supermarket. The simulation consisted in hostage-taking by "terrorists" at a local supermarket. Combat soldiers of the Lotar Counter-Terror School, and combat soldiers of the Canine Unit acted together to administer the corresponding aid and rescue the citizens successfully.

"The exercise allowed us to prepare better to respond to terrorist attacks from these, which we faced in the past, to bigger attacks," says Lt. Col. Zigdon. "Our work does not end here, we continue training and preparing to be alert."

"We will know how to stand firm to protect the citizens and maintain their normal way of life. In addition, we will know how to confront anyone who tries to damage the security of the area," said Lt. Col. Zigdon.