Civil Guard (Israel)

The ha - ha - Mishmar Ezrachi ( Hebrew: המשמר האזרחי ), often abbreviated to Masch'az ( משא"ז ) is a voluntary militia in Israel.

The conventional Israeli police organized the militia and provides weapons and equipment. Throughout the country there are many militia barracks. The head of one of these bases is always an officer of the police, other staff, however, consists civilian volunteers. The standard weapon of the militia is usually the M1 Carbine, which is worn open. Firearms belong in Israel for an everyday street scene. The vigilante is encouraged to intervene automatically in attacks before the arrival of the police and military, and to make use of the firearm.

The militia was founded on July 10, 1974, the Ma'alot massacre to be here have been decisive. 2004, the militia claims to 70,000 volunteers, of whom 28 % are women. Have reported over half a million people for the vigilante Between 1974 and 2004, it will.