Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 423

Turning Point drills

Illustrative of Magen David Adom paramedics during Turning Point 15, a large-scale Home Front drill held in Israel in June 2015. (Magen David Adom)
September 9, 2015, 7:12 pm
Watchdog warns Israel may not be ready for disaster
Nine years after requesting comprehensive emergency plan, comptroller still waiting for government action
By ToI Staff and Judah Ari Gross
A man speaking instruction into a megaphone during a siren drill at the Knesset in Jerusalem on June 2, 2015. (Courtesy Knesset spokesperson)
June 2, 2015, 11:24 am
Rocket siren sounds across country in ongoing drill
Massive civil defense exercise tests Israelis’ ability to find shelter in case of actual missile attack
By ToI Staff
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon seen during an emergency drill as part of the "Turning Point 15" exercise, at a school in Rishon Lezion on June 1, 2015 (Diana Hananshvili/Ministry of Defense)
June 2, 2015, 6:48 am
Rocket sirens to sound out as part of country-wide drill
Warnings to be heard at 11:05 a.m., 7:05 p.m. as Israelis are asked to test their preparedness for attack
By ToI Staff
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, March 10, 2015 (Ohad Zwigenberg, Pool)
June 1, 2015, 11:22 pm
Ya’alon: Threat of chemical attack greatly reduced
Defense minister says removal of weapons from Syria lessens danger, but IDF must remain vigilant
By Stuart Winer
Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, Firefighters, IDF, and Israel Police, participate in an emergency drill at the Knesset, on May 21, 2015. (Yaniv Nadav/Flash90 )
June 1, 2015, 4:36 am
Nationwide drill to include large-scale evacuation of civilians
In first, Home Front Command to practice clearing Israelis from front lines, housing them elsewhere; sirens to sound twice on Tuesday
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers take part in an emergency drill held at a girls' school in Pisgat Zeev on February 24, 2014. (Flash90)
May 31, 2015, 3:17 am
Country-wide drill to prepare for massive three-front rocket attack
Army, police, medics and others to hold annual exercise imagining missile barrage from Gaza, Syria and Lebanon; sirens to sound twice on Tuesday
By ToI Staff
Israeli and American soldiers participate in a joint earthquake drill in Holon on October 21, 2012, in the Turning Point 6 emergency drill (Photo credit: Yossi Zeliger / FLASH90)
July 3, 2014, 4:53 pm
Security app knows where you are when disaster strikes
Israeli security firm eVigilo is the brains behind iOref, the Homefront Command’s emergency mass communications system
By David Shamah
Israeli and American soldiers participate in a joint earthquake drill in Holon on October 21, 2012, in the Turning Point 6 emergency drill (Photo credit: Yossi Zeliger / FLASH90)
February 11, 2014, 5:38 pm
Alert system’s got your number when emergency strikes
Israeli start-up eVigilo uses every media available to inform people where to go for help in case disaster happens
By David Shamah
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.