(haipo) The Israeli police announced that Today (Wednesday 10/21/26), between 13:30 PM and 18:00 PM, A large-scale operational readiness exercise will be held in the Tirat Carmel station area, near the Atlit intersection. Police forces from the Carmel area and other emergency bodies will participate in the exercise, and during it, gunfire and explosive sounds are expected to be heard in the area.
Large-scale exercise involving police forces and emergency services
A police spokeswoman said that during the exercise, there will be a lot of movement of security forces in the Atlit Junction area. Along with the sounds of gunfire and explosions that are expected to be heard, drones will also be used in the exercise area. This is an operational readiness exercise that aims to test the competence of the forces and the ability to coordinate between the various parties participating in it. The exercise is planned to last about four and a half hours, from early afternoon to late afternoon.
Possible roadblocks – the public is asked to follow instructions
The police noted that if any road closures are required during the exercise, an official announcement will be made by the Israel Police. The public is asked to obey the instructions of the police officers on site and to act in accordance with the instructions given on the ground.
The Israel Police also calls on residents to immediately report any suspicion of an unusual event unrelated to the exercise to the Israel Police hotline 100. The announcement is intended to prevent unnecessary concern among residents in the area in light of the expected activity.