Iyar 9, 5778, 4/24/2018
Home Front Command Comptroller: Israel's Homefront Not Prepared for WarState Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss issued a report saying Israel's security officials did not learn from the 2006 Lebanon War Home Front Command Drill Panics Unwary StudentsA Home Front Command drill testing air raid sirens in the north on Thursday panicked students who were unaware the test was taking place.Home Front Command Prepares for Emergency in Gush DanHome Front Command holds drill in the Gush Dan area. "It's not related to the reports on Iran." Home Front Command Drill Launched in Central RegionResidents in the central region who hear explosions and air raid sirens Thursday should know they come from a military drill, not an attack. Rocket Attack Simulation Drill Set for HolonA rocket attack simulation drill has been scheduled for the Tel Aviv suburb of Holon, to be held Thursday. Israel's First Rocket-Proof Children's HospitalIsrael's first rocket-proof hospital for children -- and the first children's hospital in the periphery -- will be ready in three years. IDF Holds Military Exercises in the Eastern NegevThe IDF is holding “extensive” military exercises Monday night and Tuesday throughout the day in the eastern Negev. Top General Expects 'Islamic Winter'IDF Home Front Command chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Eisenberg says the 'Arab Spring' may bring an 'Islamic Winter' - and War. Islamic Jihad Enraged Over Death of Commander, Vows RevengeThe Islamic Jihad terrorist group is enraged over the death of a key Gaza commander in an IDF air strike, and vows revenge. Turning Point 5 National Defense Drill This WeekIsrael continues to prepare for the possibility of war with “Turning Point 5”, this week's nationwide Home Front defense drill. Chief of Staff: We’ll Try to Make Next War ShortBrig.-Gen. Eyal Eizenberg promoted to Major General and put in charge of Home Front. Syria to Target Gas Rigs in Next War, Warns VilnaiHundreds of heavy warheads will hit central Israel in the next war, says Homefront Minister. IDF on South's Pummeling: Pretend It's Not HappeningMissiles slam into major cities, but a Home Front commander says "we are not in a time of war."Home Front Command: Siren Malfunctions Being InvestigatedHome Front Command's Yair Golan has ordered an investigation following Wednesday's malfunction of air raid sirens in northern Israel. IDF: We Can Identify and Intercept Unconventional WeaponsNo unconventional weapons in Hizbullah hands at present, top officer says, but IDF campaign says 'be prepared just in case'. Protected spaces best. 'We Need a Home Front Law'Israel must pass a law to coordinate response to national emergencies, says National Emergency Authority official. Forty Percent Still Don't Have Gas Masks, Lack of Funds BlamedGOC Home Front Command Yair Golan discusses lessons learned, plans gas mask distribution, text message warnings.MKs to Take Shelter in Drill; Hizbullah Trains for KidnappingsKnesset Members will run to bomb shelters during massive civil defense drill (live footage below), Hizbullah drills kidnapping IDF soldiers. Hizbullah Charges Massive Israeli Defense Drill a Plan for WarIsrael’s annual self-defense drill is a camouflage for war plans, and an obstacle to peace with the PA, Hizbullah and Lebanon charge.IDF Prepares Public for Nationwide Home Front ExerciseIDF Home Front Command has launched a media campaign in preparation for its "Turning Point 4" national Home Front exercise. Deputy Defense Minister: Tel Aviv Will Be Enemy's Main TargetDeputy Defense Minister Vilnai reviewed Tel Aviv's emergency plans and stated that the city will be a main target for missile attacks. All Israelis Accounted for in HaitiThe last Israeli believed missing has been accounted for in Haiti: Abie Nathan’s daughter has finally been able to reach her family. Gov't Exercise Tests Emergency Evacuation to Judea and SamariaA Home Front Command drill tested readiness for an attack, with the possibility of absorbing central Israel refugees into Judea and Samaria.Israel-Jordan Joint Earthquake Drill Held Despite FrictionA joint Israel-Jordan earthquake drill was held Monday despite continued friction over Arab riots on the Temple Mount and the status of Jerusalem. |
