Israel is dispatching a joint emergency delegation to Venezuela to assist in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic earthquakes, following instructions from Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The mission was approved after an assessment conducted by the National Security Council.

The delegation will consist of personnel from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Home Front Command. Ambassador Yoed Magen, who was raised in Venezuela, will head the Foreign Ministry contingent, while Brigadier General Elad Edri, Chief of Staff of the Home Front Command, will lead the military component of the mission.

Among those traveling are Home Front Command engineering specialists and Foreign Ministry officials. Additional experts from the Home Front Command and Israel’s National Emergency Management Authority are expected to join the operation at a later stage.

Israeli personnel will coordinate closely with Venezuelan authorities, providing assistance based on the evolving needs and conditions on the ground.

The humanitarian mission comes as Venezuela continues to grapple with the massive destruction caused by the earthquakes. More than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead, while National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said Monday that at least 22,619 people have been affected by the disaster. Of those, 5,034 were injured, and 189 of the 855 damaged buildings collapsed entirely.

{Matzav.com}