News for Preparedness Foreign Affairs & Security Committee: Gaps in war preparednessSubcommittee for Defense Doctrine and Force Building publishes report on war preparedness; two members refuse to sign. 'People were negligent and didn't prepare for the hurricane'Natural disaster expert says civilians need to listen to warnings, warns true extent of Texas damage will remain unknown for months. IDF Prepares for Tunnel WarfareThe IDF is planning underground combat training to prepare soldiers for new, complex style of tunnel warfare. Expert: Major Earthquake Could Hit Israel AnytimeAccording to Dr. Avi Shapiro, chairman of a government panel on earthquakes, a major earthquake in Israel is just a matter of time. Erdan: Nobody is Ready for EverythingMinister of Home Front Defense says a constant state of "preparedness" is not always worth it; defends limited gas mask distribution. Yaalon: We’re PreparedDefense Minister: Israel is not keen on getting involved in Syria situation, but is ready for any scenario. Erdan Denies New ‘Gas Mask Tax’Minister says there won't be a new tax to cover the 300 million cost of gas masks. 40% still without protection. Community's Guards Resign in ProtestMembers of emergency squad at Amona resign as a group after police arrest two of them in aftermath of Arab arson. School Children Participate in Quake DrillOn Monday, school children around the country, from kindergarten age and up, participated in earthquake drills in their schools. |
