Trembling after Italy, Israeli cabinet briefed on earthquake readiness

The cabinet was briefed by Defense Ministry National Emergency Authority director Bezalel Treiber on the preparedness of the Israeli home front for emergencies and earthquakes, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Treiber briefed ministers on the progress that has been made by the various ministries and bodies and on the main gaps that exist in the field.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered that an additional meeting be held in which all ministers present the progress that their ministries have made regarding emergency preparedness as well as plans to close the gaps, a statement from the PMO says.

He also asked the professional bodies to send a delegation to Italy in order to study the main lessons from the recent earthquake and present them to the cabinet.