Earthquake In Israel

Is Israel ready for a different kind of natural disaster?

7,000 fatalities are expected from a major earthquake.

Individualize quake alert apps, says Israeli researcher

Looking at Israel’s earthquake preparedness in the wake of the tragedy in Italy, Lederman praised the country’s efforts to strengthen buildings, train people in evacuation methods and educate.

Light earthquake measuring 4.8 hits southern Israel; No injuries reported

IDF aid planes land in Nepal, rescue teams to begin searches, set up field hospital

In addition to 260 soldiers who will take part in the search and rescue effort, 95 tons of medical supplies will be used to set up a field hospital to treat those injured in the disaster.

Tremors, aftershocks, strike India and Nepal sparking fears of further deterioration

The United States Geological Survey said the tremor was 6.7 magnitude, less than the 7.9 quake that struck the region on Saturday killing at least 1,900 people.

MK’s quake explanation may trigger bigger one for Israel-Diaspora ties

MK Yinon Azoulay (Shas), took the occasion of the quakes to inform his colleagues that Reform Jews “are not Jews.”

JPost Editorial: Earthquake ready

We have no control over when the next major earthquake will hit Israel. But we can prepare for the worst before it is too late.

Before the quake

To most Israelis, the government’s answer to the imminent threat of another, long overdue quake is the so-called Tama 38, a Hebrew acronym for National Outline Plan 38.