'We learned nothing': Police official criticizes IDF for leaving it out of security drill

A senior police official has harshly criticized the IDF for excluding the police from a large-scale surprise drill that began on Sunday. The official described the decision as "a disgrace" and stated that the nation would face a heavy price if the police were not included in security drills, as it appeared the lessons of the October 7 attack had not been internalized.

The official argued that the IDF does not understand the strength and capabilities of the police force. He emphasized that the police officers are not meant to replace the soldiers, but rather should be an integral part of Israel's security apparatus. Following the IDF's surprise drill, a joint exercise was held in Eilat on Monday, where both the police and IDF forces practiced a scenario involving terrorists infiltrating the city.