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Israel sends delegation to Venezuela for earthquake aid

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel is sending a joint delegation from its Foreign Ministry and the IDF's Home Front Command to Venezuela to assist with earthquake recovery efforts.
  • The delegation, led by Ambassador Yoed Magen and Brig.-Gen. Elad Edri, will coordinate with Venezuelan counterparts to address on-the-ground needs.
  • A separate Israeli search-and-rescue team is already in Venezuela providing aid and working with local forces.

A joint Israeli delegation, comprising the Foreign Ministry and the IDF's Home Front Command, is en route to Venezuela to support earthquake recovery. The delegation is set to depart Tuesday, following a National Security Council review of coordination needs.

Ambassador Yoed Magen, who has personal ties to Venezuela, will spearhead the Foreign Ministry's involvement. Brig.-Gen. Elad Edri will command the IDF contingent. The team includes engineering professionals and representatives from the Foreign Ministry, with additional experts from the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority expected to join later. Their mission is to collaborate with Venezuelan officials to meet immediate needs.

This mission follows the arrival of a separate Israeli search-and-rescue delegation already on the ground. This initial team, consisting of 16 rescue personnel and professionals from Magen - Disaster & Emergency Management Company and Israel's Ready for Rescue, landed in Valencia. They have begun working with local forces to find survivors and deliver humanitarian aid.

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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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