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Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a hypersaline lake on the Jordan-Israel-West Bank border, lying at the lowest elevation on Earth's surface. Known as a geographic boundary marker between Jordan and Israel, with strategic relevance to eastern border security corridors. Recently, the area has seen air defense activations and military border drill activity tied to Iranian missile threats and infiltration scenarios. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026

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The IDF wrapped up "Sulfur and Fire," a pre-planned snap drill on the Jordanian border simulating terrorist infiltrations, drone strikes, and complex incidents in Dead Sea resort and industrial areas.

The 96th and 80th divisions and speci...

The IDF wrapped up "Sulfur and Fire," a pre-planned snap drill on the Jordanian border simulating terrorist infiltrations, drone strikes, and complex incidents in Dead Sea resort and industrial areas.

The 96th and 80th divisions and special forces participated, with fighter jets and helicopters conducting dozens of simulated strikes. Reserve call-up turnout reached 100%.

The military says new defense directives from October 7 lessons learned contributed to successful results.