Gary Fitleberg, December 30, 2004

Israel has sent planeloads of relief supplies and medical teams into southeast Asia to assist victims of the tsunami that struck the region Sunday, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Israel is sending 10 tons of relief aid to Sri Lanka, including 10,000 blankets, 3,680 liters of mineral water, 12 tons of food, 17.5 tons of baby food, over nine tons of medicine and additional supplies such as generators, tents, beds and mattresses.

Additionally, Israel has offered financial and medical assistance to Thailand and India to help with relief efforts.

Israel’s emergency medical services personnel, among the best in the world, have been regularly dispatched around the globe to provide humanitarian support in times of need.

Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs.

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