Israel transferred 630 rain and cold proof tents to Turkey for the benefit of the survivors of the earthquake that hit the country
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The humanitarian gesture comes against the backdrop of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's visit to Turkey about two weeks ago, where he met with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who raised the need for tents to help the survivors cope with the rain and intense cold prevailing in the region.
Mashab, Israel's national aid agency, which operates within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, moved the hundreds of tents yesterday (Thursday) as part of Israel's continued support for the victims of the earthquake, which left tens of thousands homeless. 'Ynet.
"Israel continues to support Turkey on an ongoing basis," said Foreign Minister Cohen.
"Just as we were among the first to rescue people from the ruins and help treat the wounded with the help of our medical forces, now Israel, with the help of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other good partners, will continue to provide humanitarian aid for the benefit of our friends who need our support at this difficult time."
Foreign Minister Cohen at a meeting with Erdogan in Turkey.
"They will need our support at this difficult time", photo: Reuters
Nadav Markman, Israel's deputy ambassador to Turkey, delivered the tents donated by Israel at a ceremony held yesterday in the city of Adana.
The director of the Turkish Aid Agency in Adana said at the same time that Turkey has a deep appreciation for the State of Israel for its contribution and assistance in rescuing and treating the victims of the earthquake.
The donated tents are now making their way to the city of Osmaniye, which was badly hit by the earthquake.
They will be set up there during the weekend and will be used by many of the residents of the area who lost their homes.
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