IDF Homefront Command Simulates Disaster to Save Lives (Photos)
The IDF recently held a simulation to test its finest soldiers and emergency officials on how they would react during a real life crisis. According to the IDF, the simulation was placed in the following context: “In a peaceful neighborhood on a sunny day, an airplane is flying high above. Suddenly, the pilot loses control […]
BIN Exclusive: “Save One Life, Save a World”: Interview with Dr. Ofer Merin, Chief of the IDF Field Hospital Unit (Video)
When you hear on the news of Israel sending medical rescue delegations to disaster zones, the man in charge is Dr. Ofer Merin. Dr. Merin, commander of the IDF Field Hospital Unit, has led medical rescue teams recently to Haiti, Japan, and the Philippines. A cardiothoracic surgeon by training, head of the trauma unit at […]
Israeli Organization To Send Aid Team To Typhoon-Devastated Philippines
Withhold not good from him to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it. (Proverbs 3:27) The Israeli charity organization IsraAID plans to send a team to the Philippines later this week to help treat the thousands of victims affected by destructive Typhoon Haiyan, according to The […]
Israel Considers Shoring Up Natural Disaster Preparedness Following Quakes
For in My jealousy and in the fire of My wrath have I spoken: Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel; (Ezekiel 38:19) A joint meeting of the IDF Home Front Command and Israeli emergency services was held Sunday night following four minor earthquakes in four days […]