Israel: “War game” to prepare for possible war in the north

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Interior Ministry, together with the Israel Defense Forces and the National Emergency Authority, conducted a “war game” with the aim of “improving preparation and assessments for a high-intensity war in multiple arenas.” Interior Minister Moshe Arbel and the ministry’s director general, Ronan Peretz, took part in the exercise. The reason for the exercise was the increasing threat of an expanded war in northern Israel with the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

Throughout the day, various scenarios that could occur in the north and across the country were simulated, with a focus on the reception of populations and response to civilian areas that various government officials will face on “Order Day.”

Interior Ministry Director General Ronan Peretz said during the exercise: “Everything that is assigned to the Interior Ministry within the framework of the government’s decisions, we will carry out according to their letter.”

During an emergency, we as a ministry are obliged to carry out even what has not been officially assigned to us, as long as it is within the ministry’s capabilities. We will also assist other ministries for the benefit of the citizens. As a ministry, we are very busy strengthening local authorities so that they can act properly.”

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