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Israeli Humanitarian Operations
(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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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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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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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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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, check out the Israel Foreign Ministry.
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