In a revealing and scathing assessment of the Israeli government's domestic response to the current conflict, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman has issued a report detailing a complete absence of national evacuation strategies following the outbreak of hostilities in October 2023. The report, which describes a 'grim picture of systemic disorder,' highlights that the state was fundamentally unprepared to manage the displacement of its own population despite years of heightening regional tensions. According to Englman, the Israeli government had 'zero national evacuation plans' in place when the war began, leaving tens of thousands of residents in both the south and the north to navigate a chaotic and uncoordinated exodus. This administrative vacuum forced over 120,000 individuals into temporary housing and hotels without a centralized framework for support, highlighting a catastrophic failure in the state’s duty of care. For the Eritrean audience and the broader Horn of Africa, this internal collapse of Israeli administrative readiness is particularly significant given the large Eritrean diaspora currently residing within Israel's borders. Many of these individuals, residing in urban centers like South Tel Aviv or near the conflict zones, found themselves in a precarious state of limbo, often excluded from the limited emergency communications that did exist. Serwe News has observed that while the Israeli government maintains a high-tech military image, the Comptroller’s findings suggest a profound disconnect between offensive capabilities and civilian protection. The report emphasizes that the state must immediately rectify the shortcomings in the treatment of evacuees and prepare for the potential evacuation of tens of thousands more in light of the current security situation and rising tensions with Iran. Englman’s investigation found that the National Emergency Management Authority and various government ministries failed to coordinate, leading to a situation where local authorities were left to fend for themselves without clear instructions or funding. This systemic disorder is not merely a logistical hurdle but a fundamental indictment of the current administration's priorities. From an Eritrean perspective, the stability of the Levant is inextricably linked to the security of the Red Sea corridor. As a nation that has historically prioritized national mobilization and self-reliance, Eritrea views these reports of institutional failure in Israel as a cautionary tale regarding the fragility of state structures during prolonged conflict. The Comptroller noted that the lack of a 'living' plan meant that even basic needs like education, healthcare, and psychological support for the displaced were treated as an afterthought rather than a primary state responsibility. The report also touches upon the economic strain of this displacement, noting that the ad-hoc nature of the evacuation has cost the state billions of shekels more than a pre-planned, organized strategy would have. Furthermore, the security of non-citizen residents, including the thousands of Eritreans who contribute to the Israeli economy, remains a point of deep concern. Our sources indicate that during the initial weeks of the war, many Eritrean nationals were left without access to bomb shelters or clear evacuation routes, relying instead on community-led initiatives and mutual aid. This lack of inclusion in national planning reflects a broader trend of administrative neglect that Englman’s report now brings to the forefront of the Israeli political discourse. As the threat of a multi-front war looms, particularly with the involvement of regional actors like Iran and Hezbollah, the urgency for a comprehensive evacuation and protection plan has never been higher. The Comptroller’s report serves as a formal warning that the 'grim picture' of October must not be repeated. For the Horn of Africa, where regional dynamics are often influenced by the shifting alliances and stability of Middle Eastern powers, the internal vulnerabilities of Israel suggest a period of prolonged uncertainty. The Eritrean government and its people, who maintain a strategic interest in the stability of the Red Sea and its surrounding regions, continue to monitor these developments closely. The failure of the Israeli state to protect its residents, including foreign nationals, underscores the necessity for robust, transparent, and inclusive national planning. As Englman concludes, the 'systemic disorder' found in the wake of the Gaza war outbreak is a failure that the state cannot afford to ignore as it faces an increasingly volatile future. The path forward requires not only military readiness but a profound reinvestment in the civilian infrastructure that sustains a nation during its darkest hours.