Earthquake in Israel
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says, felt in central Israel
Reports from Israelis, particularly in the center of the country, including Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, reported feeling shockwaves from the earthquake.
Regional quake: 5.2M earthquake hits northern, central Israel and surrounding countries
Earthquake reported near Dead Sea area, reportedly felt in Jerusalem
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles North
Earthquake in Israel: 3.8 magnitude quake strikes North
The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale, was reportedly felt by residents of northern and central Israel on Wednesday.
State comptroller's report exposes Israel's risky earthquake unpreparedness
Some 60% of hospitals are not resistant to earthquakes, and only about 5% of educational institutions have been or are being reinforced.
After Morocco, Israel could be next to suffer massive earthquake
Israel is located at the juncture of the African and Arabian tectonic plates and, therefore, faces an elevated seismic threat. Experts say a major earthquake is not a matter of if, but when.
It's time the gov't push forward preparedness on infrastructure for earthquakes - editorial
Many Israeli cities vulnerable to earthquakes are unprepared and have unfortified buildings and schools.
Defense Ministry runs earthquake drill on receiving emergency global aid
Almost none of Israel's 80,000 buildings are capable to withstand a major quake.
Israeli experts: $10b. needed to reinforce buildings before next big earthquake
The Israeli government needs to plan to strengthen 800,000 buildings and critical infrastructure before it’s too late, experts warn.
LGBTQ+ community to blame for earthquakes, prominent Israeli rabbi claims
Rabbi Amar said that the earthquakes that have struck Israel are a direct result of the rise in LGBTQ+ rights in Israel.
MK Mickey Levy spearheads Israel earthquake preparedness
According to the Education Ministry, 1,600 schools are at risk of collapse in the event of an earthquake and only 87 have been reinforced.
Israel hit with two earthquakes in five hours, felt in Lebanon and Syria
The earthquake's hypocenter was located some 20 km. southeast of the West Bank city of Ariel, in the Jordan Valley.
Israel won't be ready for a large earthquake for over a decade - source
There is a government plan to improve the structural integrity of buildings to protect from earthquakes, but it isn't really being carried out, a top official said.
How can you stay safe during an earthquake? Home Front Command explains
The guidelines issued by the Home Front Command cover a variety of bases, including what to do if you're inside a building, inside a vehicle or on a beach.