Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered the Foreign Ministry to immediately prepare for the possibility of dispatching an Israeli aid mission to Venezuela following the severe earthquakes that struck the country, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The ministry is conducting a situation assessment with relevant bodies and examining assistance options.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered the Foreign Ministry to immediately prepare for the potential dispatch of an Israeli aid mission to Venezuela, following the series of severe earthquakes that struck the country. The ministry is holding a situation assessment with relevant Israeli agencies and examining available assistance options, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS).
The development follows a day of rapid international response to the earthquake: the US Geological Survey warned of a high likelihood of casualties and extensive damage; US President Donald Trump said the US is ready to assist; US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent condolences; and Venezuela declared a state of emergency, closing its main airport. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez earlier announced that foreign rescue teams are heading to the country, as The Zioneer reported from multiple sources. No specific details on the scope or timing of a potential Israeli mission have been released.
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