Israeli teams began working in the earthquake zone.

At the press conference held by the Israeli Embassy in Ankara, “We feel the pain of the earthquakes that took place on February 6, 2023 and caused great loss of life and property in our hearts.” It was said.

In the statement, it was indicated that immediately after the first earthquake, with the fourth level of alarm sounding, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Israel immediately communicated with the initiatives of the embassy.

On the same day, the “Olive Branch” humanitarian aid team, a joint initiative of the Israel Armed Forces, the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israel Ministry of Defense, arrived in Adana to participate in search efforts. and rescue in disaster. affected areas and to deliver humanitarian aid to citizens affected by the earthquake, the statement said:

* Following the departure of the pioneer team, on the morning of February 7, the core team of 167 people, including search and rescue specialists and paramedics, who had experience in post-disaster response, arrived in the region with dogs from search and rescue and 16 tons of emergency aid materials and technical equipment needed first.

In the statement, it was stated that the team immediately moved to the disaster area, saying: “Starting tomorrow (February 8), the necessary equipment for the establishment of a complete field hospital and the work for the transportation of health personnel to the region is nearing completion.” expression was used.