The Israeli Civil Guard ( Hebrew המשמר האזרחי , Mishmar Ezrahi ) is a volunteer paramilitary organization created to help the Israeli police .
| Israeli Civil Guard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Years of existence | since 1974 |
| A country |  Israel |
| Subordination | Department of Community Affairs and Civil Guard |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Amnon Itskovich |
| Famous commanders | Samuel Cohen |
Civil Guard exhibition at the Police Training School in Kiryat Ata .
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History
The Civil Guard was created on July 10, 1974 after a series of terrorist attacks committed after the Doomsday War and, in particular, after the Maalot massacre . Later, the focus shifted from anti-terrorism patrols to day-to-day police assistance in the fight against crime and domestic violence.
Structure
Equipment
M1 Carbine carbine used by the Israeli police and the Civil Guard.
Most civilian volunteers are armed with M1 Carbine carbines and personal pistols.