Floods, Eilat earthquake should push Israel’s next government to fix risks it knows - editorial

The Jerusalem Post editorial argues that recent flooding and an earthquake near Eilat should push Israel's incoming government to address known infrastructure risks. It cites State Comptroller reports finding drainage infrastructure inadequate and over 1,100 buildings near the fault line unreinforced, calling for settled funding and responsibility.

The Jerusalem Post editorial argues that recent flooding and Wednesday's earthquake near Eilat should push Israel's incoming government to address known infrastructure risks. It cites State Comptroller reports finding drainage infrastructure inadequate in Ashkelon, Nahariya, and Jisr e-Zarka, with responsibility insufficiently defined between municipalities and drainage authorities. On earthquake preparedness, the March 2023 report found 1,124 of 1,208 buildings near the fault line unreinforced, and 38 of 54 schools needing work. The editorial calls for settled funding and responsibility, regular public reporting, and resolution of stalled projects.