Israel trains new civilian security squads for 67 Gaza border communities (opens in new tab)

Israel is expanding civilian security preparedness in communities near the Gaza border through a new training program led by Magen 48, a non-profit civilian-led initiative, in cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces. The program, created after the October 7 Hamas attack, trains local volunteer armed response teams in tactics, medical support, and community defense. The post Israel trains new civilian security squads for 67 Gaza border communities appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.