Fast Fact
Although a tiny country, Israel is often one of the first to respond to natural and man-made disasters. Israel has provided support such as water provision, shelter, technical and medical know-how to more than 60 countries including: USA, Kenya, Ukraine, Malawi, Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Haiti, Indonesia, Nepal, Japan, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Albania, Philippines, Germany, India, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Guatemala, and South Africa.
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- Israel provides emergency assistance (see all countries or search by country)
- Israel assists with recovery and preparedness (see all countries or search by country)
- Israel assists refugees (see all countries or search by country)
- IDF sends search and rescue team to Surfside, FL USA
- “Olive Branches” aid to Turkey and Syria
- Israeli technology helps rescue boys from cave in Thailand
- Israeli tech brings water to homes in South Africa
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