Israel lacked national evacuation plans after Gaza war outbreak, report finds

The Israeli government lacked a national evacuation plan at the onset of the Gaza war in October 2023, according to State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s report. The conflict forced the relocation of over 200,000 residents from frontline areas through an uncoordinated system, exacerbated by unresolved disputes between defense and interior ministries. The report highlights systemic failures in preparing for emergencies amid escalating tensions with Iran and a significant humanitarian crisis following the conflict.

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