Some 1000 participants from the United States, Germany and France, among others, were in Israel for the drill codenamed "Blue Flag," the third of its kind. Germany, India and France were taking part for the first time.
Fighter jets, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles from participating countries were involved in the simulations, which range from air battles to dealing with anti-aircraft systems.
The military said the two-week drill, which takes place every two years, comes amid volatility in the region.
The official said the drill allows for the participating countries to learn from each other and to learn to work together should the need arise in the future.
The drill comes as Israel faces challenges from neighboring Syria where the Iran-backed Shiite Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is fighting alongside government forces. Israel fears its archenemy Iran will establish a Shiite "corridor" on its doorstep, with land links from Iran to Lebanon, allowing for the movement of militants and weapons across the region.
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