Israel Prepares for Catastrophe with Tens of Thousands of Casualties
The Israel Ministry of Health, together with the National Emergency Management Authority, conducted extensive staff exercises focused on preparation for a devastating earthquake. During the drill, experts checked the readiness of the healthcare system to…
Assessment
Israeli health authorities ran a major exercise simulating a catastrophic earthquake with tens of thousands of casualties. The drill tested coordination between hospitals, emergency services, and government agencies under conditions of infrastructure collapse and power outages. This indicates rising institutional concern about seismic preparedness and the potential strain on medical systems. The next step will be implementing any gaps identified during the simulation.