The delegation, led by Home Front Command Staff head Col. Elad Edri, currently has 10 members with 20 more expected to join. Despite no diplomatic ties between Israel and Venezuela for 17 years, the team operates in IDF uniforms and is escorted by local security. They have met with the infrastructure minister, military and national guard officials, and Jewish community representatives.
The IDF Home Front Command delegation currently operating in Venezuela is led by Col. Elad Edri, head of the Home Front Command Staff. According to a report by The Zioneer, the team currently comprises 10 members, with 20 additional professionals expected to join in the coming days. The delegation has met with Venezuela's infrastructure minister, military and national guard officials, and representatives of the local Jewish community, and has visited displaced camps.
The mission is a joint IDF and Foreign Ministry humanitarian effort following the severe earthquake that struck Venezuela. Despite the absence of diplomatic ties between the two countries for 17 years — and Venezuela's close ties with Iran — the delegation operates openly in IDF uniforms and is escorted by local security personnel. The Zioneer previously reported on the announcement of the delegation by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, its arrival in Caracas, and the broader international rescue effort involving 16 nations. The current update provides the first detailed account of the delegation's in-country activities.
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