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ZAKA

ZAKA is an Israeli emergency response service who respond to natural disasters, road accidents, murders, and terrorist attacks. 

Made up of mostly ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Jews, ZAKA volunteers also work in identifying the deceased and, if needed, gathering the blood and body parts in order to aid in the burial process. 

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