Israel's Military Holds Largest Snap Drill In Years As Worries Mount Over Iran And Syrian Civil War

Israeli soldiers disembark from an Israeli Air Force Black Hawk helicopter during a military exercise. (Reuters)
Israel Army In Snap Exercise To Simulate War Scenario -- Reuters

* Reservists summoned to duty after Jewish holiday
* Israel Radio: drill simulates sudden outbreak of war

JERUSALEM, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Israel's military launched a surprise large-scale exercise on Wednesday on the occupied Golan Heights, testing its battle readiness amid tensions over Iran's nuclear drive and civil war in Syria.

A military spokeswoman, appearing to play down any speculation the drill heralded imminent hostilities with Iran or Syria, said it was part of a routine training schedule. A similar snap exercise was held around this time a year ago.

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