IN PHOTOS: IDF holds surprise drill near Gaza

Published: MARCH 22, 2015 20:58

IDF holds surprise drill near Gaza (photo credit: IDF) — IDF holds surprise drill near Gaza

(photo credit: IDF)

After explosive device found near Gaza-Israel border, IDF's Southern Command runs drills.

The IDF launched a surprise drill near the Gaza Strip on Sunday. The day-long exercise is designed to increase the readiness of military forces in the area, and is a part of a series of training activities that occur throughout the year, the army added.

The exercise was ordered by Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Sami Turgerman.

On Wednesday, the IDF uncovered an explosive device planted on the Gaza-Israel border.

Soldiers found the bomb hidden on the Gazan side of the electronic border fence and made it safe. There were no injuries in the incident.