Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai (Labor) said tonight that in any future clash with our enemies, "Israel's civilian front will suffer stronger hits than in the past, and we must therefore plan in advance and be ready."
Speaking at an award ceremony for municipal shelter readiness this evening, Vilnai said, "The local town councils are doing great work to improve our homefront for emergencies... I am sure that the mutual responsibility all Israelis feel for each other will overcome all difficulties."