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How the IDF Helped Save Lives and Protect Property from LA Wildfires

(Israel Hayom) Ronit Zilberstein - As devastating wildfires raged across California, a special unit of Israeli soldiers at the IDF Home Front Command headquarters provided vital data analysis that proved instrumental in saving lives and protecting property. During American nighttime hours, Israeli analysts conducted comprehensive data processing and prepared detailed operational assessments for the next day's firefighting efforts. "We developed a specialized daily portal for all American forces in the field... consolidating all wildfire information in a single platform," said Capt. Keren, who heads research and data at the Home Front Command's Operations Branch. "This included detailed mapping of fire zones, educational facilities, and power infrastructure. When the Israeli firefighting delegation arrived on site, they presented American forces with the comprehensive collected data, enabling strategic decision-making." "American teams would begin each day with comprehensive situation assessments we had prepared during their overnight hours," said Lt.-Col. Yosef Salem, head of data at the Home Front Command. "While the United States possesses significant technological capabilities, the crucial elements of emergency decision-making, information accessibility, and inter-force coordination remain challenging for many international emergency organizations," Capt. Keren explained. "They haven't yet reached the technological frontier where Israel excels and has valuable expertise to share."
2025-02-04 00:00:00
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