Israel under drills
But is the country preparing for a possible confrontation with its neighbours?
Israel has been practicing drills, testing its preparedness if attacked [EPA] |
Israel is carrying out its largest maneuvers in years.
On the other side, Unifil has detected a marked increase in the movements of Hezbollah fighters, and a movement of positions.
Across the border, the Syrian defence ministry announced that it is forming a task force to “combat” natural disasters.
Inside Story asks what the real objectives of the latest drills are, and whether Israel is preparing for another possible confrontation with its neighbours.
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This episode of Inside Story aired on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 17:30 GMT
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