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Israel had ‘zero’ national evacuation plans after Gaza war outbreak, state comptroller finds
- State Comptroller says there were no approved national evacuation plans after the Gaza war outbreak in 2023.
- The report notes ad hoc evacuations for over 200,000 Israelis due to frontline threats.
- Longstanding disputes between defense and interior ministries hinder evacuation planning.
- Englman urges preparation for evacuations of tens of thousands amid rising tensions with Iran.
- The report covers October 2023 conflict onset and subsequent regional spillover.
- The war spilled over to Lebanon, Yemen and Iran before a US-backed ceasefire.
- Englman personally raised the issue with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The report calls for improved coordination between defense and interior ministries.
- The assessment comes amid concerns of possible U.S. action on Iran and broader regional instability.
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