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Israeli Humanitarian Operations:
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(1985 - 2012)
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In March 2011, an earthquake & tsunami
devastated Japan. Israel immediately sent aid including a delegation
of medical personnel and equipment. They opened an advanced
medical clinic for surgery and other essentials. |
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Despite being ruled by the Hamas terror organization that is dedicated to Israel's destruction, Israel delivers humanitarian aid, food, medical supplies, and building materials to the residents of Gaza on a daily basis. |
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In the aftermath of an earthquake that almost
completely destroyed Haiti's capital, Israel sent multiple medical
& rescue teams to assist in operations. The IDF also established
the first field hospital in Port-au-Prince. |
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In October 2011, an earthquake in Turkey killed
at least 400 people and left thousands homeless. Israel sent
mobile homes for the survivors and also medical equipment at
the urgent request of the Turkish government. |
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A medical team from IsraAID, went to the Philippines
to assist in any possible way after this string of islands was
ravaged by two typhoons. In their first day alone, the team
treated more than 300 people. |
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In the wake of massive flooding in this poor
African nation that left hundreds of thousands homeless, Israel
sent shipments of tents, blankets, medicines and baby food.
These efforts were coordinated by MASHAV. |
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War
Refugees in Kosovo
(1999)
IDF medical mission established a field hospital
and an emergency room to assist Albanian refugees fleeing from
war-torn Kosovo into Macedonia. Emergency supplies were also
sent by Israel to help refugees. |
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An overview of Israeli humanitarian operations
throughout the world, including assistance to Mexico, Armenia,
Argentina, Rwanda and Turkey when each of those countries were
in need of help. |
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Floods in Central America (1998)
Israel dispatched a team of Spanish-speaking
doctors and nurses to Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala
in the aftermath of severe flooding in those areas caused by
Hurricane Mitch. |
For a Full List of, and information about, all IDF humanitarian operations
around the world, see the Israel
Foreign Ministry.
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