IDF Homefront forces, police, fire, MDA, IDF Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) and other state agencies are taking part in a simulated forest fire training event that includes 400 professional from a number of countries and the PA (Palestinian Authority). Taking party in the event are Spain, France, Jordan and the PA, hosted in Israel.

In addition to addressing the forest fire, there will be an emphasis on regional cooperation and assisting one another. The training event takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 and 5 Cheshvan.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)