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Israel boosts readiness for major quake in 10 cities
The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that the Israeli military is preparing for the possibility of a devastating earthquake along the Syrian-African Fault, especially in 2027, coinciding with nearly a century since the 1927 earthquake that caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the region. Preparations are focused on scenarios involving a strong quake that could result in thousands of deaths and injuries, with the collapse of old buildings and damage in ten vulnerable cities, including Kiryat Shmona, Safed, Eilat, and Tiberias—some of which are at risk due to their proximity to the fault and the presence of non-earthquake-resistant structures. The drills include readiness measures such as hospital preparations for patient transfer and evacuation, as well as strengthening rescue teams and infrastructure. There is an emphasis on the importance of pre-emptive preparedness to reduce casualties, noting that there are no precise scientific forecasts for the timing of the earthquake, but rather long-term preparations to face the potential occurrence.
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