The director-general of the Ministry of Economy, Ron Malka, attempted to reassure the in an interview with Israel Hayom that Israel is prepared for any extreme scenario.
When asked whether in light of the alarming forecasts for millions of to be in isolation, there is no fear that vital plants will fail to function and the economy will not function he replied: "W have reserves, and we have means that we can use in an emergency."
Malka added: "We have supplies for the state of emergency, food for the public, fuel, energy, we are prepared. The State of Israel knows how to be prepared for an emergency. The Deputy Minister of Economy (Yair Golan) was a lieutenant colonel and deputy chief of staff, so he is well acquainted with the subject of emergencies and how to prepare for emergencies, so we defer to his knowledge. We definitely have an answer for every and any scenario, we are prepared in advance. Even if the reality is slightly different to what we are expecting we will be prepared."