At the beginning of Operation “Rising Lion”, the 96th Division completed its formation within 48 hours
The the goal of the operation was reinforcing and doubling the troops along Israel’s eastern (Jordanian) border for various defense missions.
Last week (Thursday), the troops completed their first division-level exercise, led by the National Center for Ground Training, in which they practiced emergency scenarios and rapid response to sudden incidents, while enhancing the division's combat readiness. The exercise was carried out in cooperation with various security forces and local authorities.
The commander of the division, BG Oren Simcha, held a discussion with the regular and reserve soldiers at the end of the exercise, highlighting their dedication and drive that made the establishment possible.