00:00flooding in Israel, and an earthquake near Eilat have renewed debate over risks identified years
00:05ago. The weekend brought exceptional rain, followed by Wednesday's quake near the southern
00:10city. Flights at Ramon Airport paused for safety checks. But the bigger question is whether drainage
00:16systems and buildings are ready for future events. State auditors found drainage still inadequate
00:22in three communities during a June follow-up. Responsibility for that infrastructure also
00:27remained unclear, despite progress on planning and forecasting. A 2023 audit found 1124 buildings
00:34identified for reinforcement near the fault line hadn't been strengthened. A development program
00:40favored areas with higher property values, leaving those communities without upgrades. For families,
00:46that means questions about whether their homes and schools have received needed work. The Jerusalem
00:52Post's editorial urges funding and clear responsibility. State auditors say a follow-up
00:57earthquake preparedness audit is underway. Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content
01:02created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
