Dear Kobi and Benzi,

Per discussion, Day One of the workshop is intended as an introduction of each of the participating countries, and to build a common understanding of each of the respective country's emergency/disaster response capabilities, both civilian and military. 

Each country will have between 60-90 minutes to present on the following: 

Capabilities Presentation Outline (Day 1) 

• Introduction of Israel Party (e.g. MOD and NEMA) - Personnel, Titles, Duties
• Agency Overview - Purpose, Mandate, Personnel composition
• Description of Capabilities (e.g. Urban Search and Rescue, First responders)
• Relationship between the Ministry of Defense and NEMA
• Description of Military Capabilities for support of emergency/disaster situations. 
• Activation process for emergency/disaster situations (both domestic and foreign)
• Past examples of activation, response operations, and deployments (e.g. Nepal Earthquake)
• Monitoring Methods for Natural/Man-made Hazards (e.g. early warning systems, remote sensing technology)
• Partnerships with international or regional bodies for Emergency/Disaster Scenarios - Partnerships with Regional bodies (e.g. NATO)
• Exercises and training curriculum - Internal or External training events or Exercises.  
• Best Practices: 

• Crisis Communication with Public audiences during Emergency/Disaster Scenarios. 
• Logistics Planning - Activation and Deployment of Personnel to foreign countries.
• Working in conflict areas.  

Day 2 will focus on Emergency medical and public Health.  We'll likely have U.S. Military and Bahrain Ministry of Health presentations on COVID-19 response efforts. We would also welcome a separate presentation from the Israel Emergency Medical Teams on Day 2.  

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.  

Best Regards, -Al