Public Security Minister Omer Barlev has ended a briefing for security and rescue services on Israel's preparations for an approaching storm system named 'Carmel'.
"We are not going into this storm light-headed, and we will not say 'I did not know'. We are facing a difficult period with multiple eventualities that could lead to danger. Our emergency forces will be ready for the challenges and surprises. I ask the citizens to take care of themselves," Barlev said.