Israel Offers Humanitarian Aid to Syrians

June 4, 2012

Israel has sent humanitarian assistance and rescue teams to nations facing crisis around the world, while citizens of enemy states have received medical care in Israel as well. In addition, Israel and Syria have arranged for transfers of apples across the border to benefit the Druze community that has connections to both countries.

homeros/shutterstock.com According to a press release posted on the Foreign Ministry’s Web site, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman instructed MFA Deputy Director General for International Organizations and the United Nations Evyatar Manor to reach out to the Red Cross. The Red Cross’ representatives in Israel responded by saying they will give an “appropriate reply once they have examined the population’s needs and requirements.”

“The Jewish State cannot sit by and do nothing while these atrocities are taking place in a neighboring state, and people are losing their entire world,” Lieberman was quoted as saying in the press release. “Even though Israel cannot intervene in events occurring in a country with which it does not have diplomatic relations, it is nevertheless our moral duty to extend humanitarian aid and inspire the world to put an end to the slaughter.”

Source: Excerpts of an article by Joshua Spurlock, www.themideastupdate.com