Gas masks
Face masks had little effect in preventing COVID-19 infection, British study claims
During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israelis were fined by government authorities for not wearing face masks in public places, and violent incidents ensued when people refused to don them.
Coronavirus: Industrial design student at Bezalel designs protective mask
Steinitz approves first gas export deal to Egypt
Interior Ministry okays gas distribution expansion
‘Money for making gas masks running out’
Production of gas masks for public will come to end if government does not allocate more than NIS 1 billion, defense officials warn.
MK Bielski: Home front unprepared for next round of war
"The Middle East is a barrel of explosives, and the Palestinian statehood bid may make it explode," FADC subcommittee chair explains.
‘Home front unprepared if fire breaks out during war’
“This could turn into a major weak spot for the country,” official says. “We have limited resources and will not be able to be everywhere at once.”
'Gas masks distribution a failure'
IDF Home Front Command head tells citizens to buy their own masks.
Home Front to develop new nonconventional missile siren
In face of potential chemical and biological attacks, the IDF Home Front Command is to develop a special siren.
Distribution of gas masks goes smoothly in nationwide drill
Hizbullah says it will target Israeli shipping if there’s war.
'We're not ready for chemical attack'
Home Front Command: Israel unprepared for most likely WMD attack.
'IDF has gas masks for 60% of public'
Army sources: In emergency, shortfall can be quickly remedied.
National Home Front drill begins
IDF to test SMS warning system, distribute protective kits.