A local photographer in Venezuela is documenting Haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) volunteers who came to assist in earthquake relief efforts, thanking them and asking for permission to photograph them, according to reports.
A local photographer in Venezuela has begun documenting Haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) volunteers who came to assist in earthquake relief efforts, thanking them and seeking permission to photograph them, according to reports. The interaction adds a human-interest angle to the broader Israeli relief presence in the country, which has been expanding over the past day.
The Zioneer has been tracking the Israeli aid mission since Wednesday morning, Jul 8, 07:53 Jerusalem, when it was first reported that Venezuela's interim president met with the Israeli rescue delegation despite no formal diplomatic ties. Subsequent updates that same morning detailed the delegation's extension by two weeks at the request of President Delcy Rodríguez, the approval by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and FM Gideon Sa'ar, and the deployment of additional Home Front Command forces. The thread also reported that the Venezuelan president approved the Israeli-formulated national rehabilitation plan. These reports were based on official statements from the IDF, Foreign Ministry, and N12.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the severe destruction in Venezuela's earthquake zones, including accounts from Israeli rescue teams and local residents, as well as the broader international response. The presence of Haredi volunteers, while not formally part of the official delegation, reflects the wider involvement of Israeli NGOs and individuals in the relief effort.
No further details about the specific Haredi group, their affiliation, or the exact location of their work have been provided. It is also unclear how they coordinate with the official Israeli delegation.
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