The IDF Spokesperson announced that a surprise drill has begun in the Judea and Samaria Division area, during which all battalions in the division were mobilized for training and readiness enhancement. "The drill is expected to continue until noon and during it, heavy movement of security forces will be felt in the area," it was reported. According to the military, the drill is designed to test the level of alert and operational readiness of the forces, and to practice various surprise scenarios, as part of the operational preparations ahead of the holiday period. It was further reported: "It should be emphasized that this is a planned drill and there is no concern of a security incident."