IDF flies to share 'Iranian experience' in Colombia - details

An Israeli delegation of about 80 soldiers and ministry representatives, named 'Brit Reim', traveled to Colombia after a devastating earthquake. IDF specialists will provide food and water to victims and participate in search-and-rescue operations. IDF spokesman Roni Kaplan said Israel's experience in rescuing people from under rubble will be applied to help Colombians. Earlier, Colombian authorities declared a state of emergency after the earthquake, which killed 132 people.

An Israeli delegation of about 80 people, named 'Brit Reim' ('covenant of friends'), traveled to Colombia, where a devastating earthquake occurred this week. The delegation includes soldiers and officers from the IDF Home Front Command, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense. IDF Spanish-language spokesman Roni Kaplan said Israel has relevant experience because enemies launching rockets at densely populated civilian areas leave people under rubble. All knowledge and skills accumulated to help Israeli citizens are ready to be applied for Colombians. The delegation will provide food and water to victims and participate in search-and-rescue operations. Earlier, Colombian authorities declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake that killed 132 people. The disaster is one of the most destructive for the country in recent years.