The Israeli army on Saturday evening announced the launch of large-scale military maneuvers in 1948 occupied territories and the West Bank.
According to the Hebrew-speaking 0404 news site the military maneuvers are expected to run throughout the week starting Sunday in Negev to the south of the 1948 occupied territories and in the southern West Bank province of al-Khalil.
Sounds of heavy blasts and bullet fire are slated to be spotted across the maneuver scene.
The military drills make part of ongoing Israeli preparations to boost the offensive knack among the occupation soldiers.