Israel admits it is grossly underprepared for war

Israeli authorities have acknowledged there are serious flaws in their domestic front’s preparedness for any future war, according to Haaretz.

Israeli emergency management authority warned on Sunday that to solve these problems, it will need an extra $130 million a year for the next five years, for tasks such as reinforcing strategic infrastructure against rockets and improving the preparedness of local governments and the health and welfare systems.

In June, the Israeli cabinet approved a document prepared by the emergency authority outlining what Israel can expect to face in the next war.

According to the emergency authority, neither government agencies nor local authorities are prepared to deal with the needs of the population and critical infrastructure under such a prolonged assault by missiles of various ranges.