IDF, Defense Ministry experts arrive in Bangkok to provide post-earthquake aid
The Israeli aid delegation included engineering and civil affairs officers from Home Front Command's National Rescue Unit and arrived in Bangkok after the confirmed death toll rose past 1,700.
A joint team of experts from the IDF and the Defense Ministry landed in Bangkok on Sunday morning following Friday's earthquake that killed at least 1,700 across southeast Asia.
The Israeli aid delegation included engineering and civil affairs officers from Home Front Command's National Rescue Unit, the military confirmed.
The delegation began by conducting a situational assessment and sharing technological expertise to Thai authorities, the military added.
A joint team of experts from the IDF and the Israeli MOD landed in Bangkok this morning following the earthquake that occurred last Friday in South Asia.The team, consisting of engineering and civil affairs officers from the National Rescue Unit of the Home Front Command, and… pic.twitter.com/ontbh4i2Lk
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Israelis advised to take caution
On Saturday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced that it will publish the local instructions as they are published on the ministry's website, social media, and the Lametayel app, to support Israelis who were in Thailand, given its popularity as a tourist destination.
The Thai Tourism Bureau in Israel added that it is closely monitoring developments while advising Israeli travelers to take strict precautions.
Those enjoying meals at the Beit Chabad Ohr Menachem in Bangkok ahead of Shabbat were confirmed safe and the 5-story, $7 million structure built in 2021 remained structurally sound.
