The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gas-masks/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:09:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png gas masks | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gas-masks/ 32 32 Israel buys gas masks from firms that outfitted Nazis at Auschwitz with protective gear https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-german-gas-mask-suppliers-once-outfitted-nazis-with-protective-gear/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:35:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1440727 Companies who kept SS guards safe from the Zyklon B they used at gas chambers now sell to Israel's Defense Ministry, police, fire department

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]]> In a siren’s time https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/in-a-sirens-time/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:33:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1413284 Chronic memories of wartimes: broken radio silence, the smell of bananas, and tense waiting for a son to phone home

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]]> IDF makes ‘ass’ out of Home Front Command https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-makes-ass-out-of-home-front-command/ Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:43:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1326469 Gas mask kits tell Arabic speakers to wait for 'Rear End Command' instruction to open in case of chemical, biological attack

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]]> Gas mask distribution to civilians ceases https://www.timesofisrael.com/gas-mask-distribution-to-civilians-ceases/ Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:54:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=892436 Defense Ministry stops handing out protective gear, citing significantly reduced threat of a chemical attack

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]]> Israel to halt gas mask distribution https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-halt-gas-mask-distribution/ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:28:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=834932 Move comes as government lowers threat level for chemical attack

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]]> Israel unmasked https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-unmasked/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:19:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=745986 A new recommendation by the Defense Ministry grabs headlines but the papers are still focused on one thing: Iran

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]]> Stop gas mask production, defense officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/stop-gas-mask-production-defense-officials-say/ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:06:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=745728 As Syria dismantles its chemical arsenal, the risk of an attack may have diminished, but military sources say recommendation may be 'overly optimistic'

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]]> Reality stars halt gas mask distribution https://www.timesofisrael.com/reality-stars-halts-gas-mask-distribution/ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:18:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=671374 Distribution center in Tel Aviv shut Monday so a reality show crew could shoot scene; pregnant, elderly forced to wait in sun

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]]> Palestinians demand gas masks from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-demand-gas-masks-from-israel/ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:57:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=662912 Labor MK petitions high court to provide gas masks to all citizens and residents

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]]> Living for the lulls https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/living-for-the-lulls/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:46:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=660242 A U.S. marine who moved to Israel is enjoying the peace and quiet while also feeling the vague shadow of threat

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]]> US delay or no, gas masks still flying off the shelves https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-delay-or-no-gas-masks-still-flying-off-the-shelves/ Sun, 01 Sep 2013 20:19:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=658376 Over 13,000 protective kits handed out Sunday, six times daily average in 2012

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]]> IDF remains on alert despite delay in US Syrian attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-remains-on-alert-despite-delay-in-us-syrian-attack/ Sun, 01 Sep 2013 07:32:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=657398 Four new gas mask distribution points open around the country; Jerusalem and Haifa centers closed Sunday

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]]> Frustration, not panic, as Israelis jostle for gas masks https://www.timesofisrael.com/frustration-not-panic-for-war-wary-israelis/ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 03:30:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=655068 A glimpse of a gas mask distribution center; a talk with the former ‘national soother,’ and a reflection on Israel and chemical weapons

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]]> Thousands crowd gas mask centers in Haifa, Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-crowd-gas-mask-centers-in-haifa-tel-aviv/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:42:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=654214 Jerusalem branch closed after mob took protective kits by force; civilians worried by Syria threat overwhelm distribution points

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]]> Funny ha ha or funny gas mask? https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/topic/bloggers-on-gas/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=654276 Some TOI bloggers are falling back on a time-tested defense mechanism against the chemical attack jitters

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