IDF begins distributing weapons, gear to Gaza border standby squads
As part of the plan, the IDF will arm some 12 standby squads per week starting near the Gaza border, before expanding to the rest of Israel.
A member of an Israeli emergency standby squad receives an M-16 rifle from the IDF's Southern Command, December 7, 2023 Israeli emegerncy standby squad receives an M-16 rifle from the IDF's Southern Command, December 7, 2023(photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
