The Ministry of Economy and Industry is holding a conference today (Wednesday) to increase the readiness of the economy for the expansion of hostilities, in terms of food supply to citizens and functional continuity of essential industries in the economy.
Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat: “There is no existential threat to the State of Israel. The war challenges us in several arenas. In the internal arena, our national resilience depends on national unity and fighting without compromise against anyone who rises up to kill us. With the entire country on the front line, we must maintain an emergency routine and provide for the economy And the citizens have the ability to maintain functional continuity.
“Not to focus on the intentions of our enemies but to know their capabilities and prepare torturers for them. In the international arena, the main challenge is strengthening legitimacy and cooperation with our partners, along with defining our enemy, led by Qatar and Iran, and building a strategy to deal with them. The Ministry of Economy and Industry is constantly engaged in increasing readiness for food supply and maintaining the functional continuity of industry and the economy. In a prolonged war, the entire industry is essential Barkat added.
The conference was held with the participation of the Minister of Industry and the Economy, Nir Barkat, the Director General of the Ministry, Amnon Merhav, the President of the Association of Manufacturers, Dr. Ron Tomer, Itzik Bar, Deputy Head of the MLA, Brigadier General (Acting.) Yoram Laredo, Head of St. To, Col. Sharit Gershkovich, Population Surveyor in Pekar, Brigadier General (Resp.) Yair Barkat, Director of the Training Team of Government Ministries in Rachal, representatives of government ministries, retailers, importers and industrialists.
As part of the conference, Brigadier General Laredo presented the attribution scenario and the challenges derived for a multi-arena war. The defense policy and public information issues, activity and assistance of the Ministry of Economy to industry in relevant areas were also presented, including: manpower, transportation and supply methods, synchronization between industries and local authorities, and more. At the conference, Shufersal and Rami Levy representatives presented their preparation for the various sites and a war game by Brigadier General Bamil. Yair Barkat, Rachel.
Itzik Bar, the deputy head of the MLA for Lotar and Civil Space presented a political overview and noted that Israel faces challenges in the international arena and national resilience challenges, chief among them the return of the abductees. Bar added that the government's challenge is to break down the scenario and provide an operative answer to each issue and then reconnect all the answers to make sure that the national challenge receives a comprehensive answer.
The Director General of the Ministry of Economy and Industry, Amnon Merhav: “We must make the most of every moment to improve the preparedness for every test that will come. We do not have the privilege of thinking that “it will be fine”, we must take care of the weak points and prepare for any scenario: designated shopping branches will operate throughout the country under fire as long as necessary, food packages will be delivered to citizens who cannot leave their homes, the food warehouses will be full and delicate, the economy must practice and prepare for food supplies For the public with the ability to survive independent functional continuity and this is what we do today and every day, 24/7.'
The President of the Association of Manufacturers, Dr. Ron Tomer: “After half a year of activity under fire, I propose to award TLS stickers to an industry that operated under fire both in the south and in the north and made sure to continue supplying all products to the citizens of Israel, understanding that it is important that the rear is calm and makes the decisions They will be able to make decisions at ease.'
“What is happening today with Turkey is a good example that Israel must not be dependent on the world and how important independent production is. This is also true with regard to the restoration of the Takuma region, which today comes up for a government decision, because it is impossible for the Israeli government to allow Erdogan's Turkey to restore the Otaf.” He added in conclusion.
