The IDF’s Search & Rescue Mission in Turkey

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Shortly after southeastern Turkey experienced a devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023, Israel announced that it would be sending a humanitarian mission to assist with recovery efforts.

The Israeli delegation landed the following morning, and immediately went to work setting up a field hospital and assisting with search and rescue. The mission has been named "Operation Olive Branches," and is led by the Israel Defense Forces, with the Home Front Command's Search and Rescue Unit at its head.

The IDF's team consists of active-duty and reserve soldiers, who are aided by the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and volunteer first responders from the United Hatzalah of Israel ambulance service. Additional army personnel are on standby if needed.

Their main objective is to assist with immediate life-saving efforts, including mapping out and analyzing the earthquake-hit areas, search and rescue of survivors, and medical assistance.

In addition, it has been reported that Israel is sending humanitarian aid to earthquake-ravaged Syria. Due to the state of war between the two countries, sending more overt help in the form of an IDF mission is currently impossible, though the army has not ruled out assisting Syrians who arrive at the Turkish border.


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