Does Israel really need more ambulances?

Joel Rosenberg's Joshua Fund which has as its goal to 'Love Israel and her neighbors" recently made a decision to fund the purchase of two ambulances for the Israeli national emergency medical service. From Joel's most recent newsletter: (read here)

"With the threat of a war with Iran so high, The Joshua Fund board has authorized funding for two ambulances for Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency medical service... "Today, MDA has an ambulance fleet of more than 800 modern lifesaving vehicles, deployed in all parts of the country. Most of the ambulances area attached to the MDA Stations; others are stationed in villages and kibbutzim in areas along the threatened borders. All are equipped with wireless radios linking them to their Stations or ambulance posts, and to regional headquarters." notes MDA's website."

Sound's a bit like offering to buy fire engines for my local township. The Joshua Fund is also raising money to rent warehouses in Israel and stockpile food and relief supplies in case of a war they believe is coming soon.

Israel receives more foreign aid from the US government than any other nation on earth... exactly for things like civil services and national defense.   In fact, Since 1976, Israel has been the largest annual recipient of U.S. foreign assistance, and is the largest cumulative recipient since World War II, getting over 3 BILLION dollars a year (source).  Israel with a population of 7.5 million has one of the most modern militaries, with all the latest american hardware, very modern clean cities and one of the most vibrant economies in the world.  They are likely nuclear capable, provide advanced civil services and healthcare, and have bomb shelters in many cities.  Why exactly are they so in need of relief supplies and ambulances?

In contrast Israel's next door neighbor, Jordan, has a population of 6.2 million and receives a bit over 200 million in US aid.  In most cities, the only ambulance to speak of is a run down van or truck staffed by military personnel with little medical training.  Most residents choose to take taxis in emergencies as they're more reliable.  One incident left a tourist dead on arrival at the hospital after suffering a heart attack, because the ambulance arrived late, and didn't have oxygen or the most basic medical equipment, not to mention trained staff.  

I previously applauded Rosenberg's focus on Arabs in addition to Israel... but it seems this might have been a bit premature... this imbalance sends such a message of ridiculousness to the Arab world, especially Palestinians and Jordanians looking on, wishing they could have half the ambulances and health care Israel already has. If you're going to say you love Israel and her neighbors, at least have someone look into where the real needs are.