Israeli forces carry out 5-day drills

Israeli forces will conduct extensive military drills in the West Bank starting of Sunday, an army spokesman was quoted by Times of Israel as saying.

The five-day drills were scheduled in advance as part of the army's 2017 plan, and were intended to maintain preparedness.

The army advised residents to be aware that explosions may be heard during the drills, and that security forces would be operating heavily in settlements and training grounds in the West Bank

The drills are expected to conclude by the end of the week.

Source: MENA