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Israel to Begin Distributing Gas Masks

C.I. — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:36:15 +0000

JAN. 6 – Next month, Israel plans to begin distributing gask masks and protection kits to its citizens. See report in today’s Haaretz.

On IDF Military Preparedness

C.I. — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:49:21 +0000

Ron Ben Yishai, the respected Israeli commentator on defense and national security for the Israeli news site, YNET, recently authored a piece titled, “IDF Promises Full Military Preparedness.” He discusses his article in this broadcast.

Israel to Test Emergency Radio Broadcasts

C.I. — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:48:53 +0000

JAN. 5 – Israel’s Homefront Command has announced a test of its emergency broadcast system on local radio stations. During tomorrow’s early morning hours of Jan. 6, listeners will hear 10-second announcements informing them of emergency sirens sounding in their respective listening areas.

Next Week: Simulated Bio Attack Drill in Tel Aviv

C.I. — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:00:41 +0000

JAN 4 – Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced a large-scale, simulated attack drill to take place in Tel Aviv, next week.

Israel’s various emergency services will coordinate a “response” to a biological attack involving more than 1,000 victims.

See report in today’s Haaretz about the planned simulation.