News Some Israelis lack bomb shelter, masks Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | August 16, 1996 Israeli army Col. Arieh Ben-Shalom said Israelis now hold 5.5 million gas masks, but 400,000 other citizens had not bothered to collect theirs. J. Correspondent Also On J. Food What makes Trader Joe’s new matzah different from all other matzah? Bay Area Chabad brings new life to S.F. cinema with a Jewish backstory Israel Both sides agree: Israel is headed for a constitutional crisis Art Before your flight, catch SFO's exhibit of California women artists Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up