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Its staff in Israel is distributing hygiene kits, yoga mats, gym equipment, packages of snacks and more to soldiers, and is working closely with the IDF to support the their well-being and needs.
As the country fights the COVID-19 pandemic, the Israel Defense Forces launches a nationwide operation to ensure that the elderly receive food, medical supplies and assistance while in quarantine.
Putting like minds together to create solutions to tackle necessary services during a pandemic.
Special measures are being taken to prevent spread of the coronavirus, including no contact between soldiers on the ground
In Palestinian areas in Judea and Samaria, some 57 cases of the virus have been discovered so far, with most of them in Bethlehem.
The Israel Defense Forces is “ready and willing” to step in immediately and any delay could cost lives, say senior defense officials.
Defense Ministry to purchase 2,500 ventilation machines • If infection spreads, IDF will ensure supply lines of vital medical equipment and food • Intelligence unit develops application for civilian medical teams to quickly manage test results.
The newly converted recovery center can hold up to 500 patients, placing one in each room, but if the situation calls for it, another 500 people can be housed there.
IDF readies to assist medical teams with coronavirus testing and quarantine enforcement • Four hotels to be converted to quarantine facilities • Israel Police sets up special task force.
The defense establishment’s role is twofold: to ensure that the disease does not harm its readiness and to assist civilian systems to cope with the pandemic.
More than 2,200 soldiers in isolation • IDF bans handshakes; restricts civilian access to bases.
In addition to some 100 reservists who have been assigned to bolster medical personnel, the Israeli military calls up 70 reservists to help prepare a publicity campaign for the Home Front Command.
