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who is lost in the street with-
out his parents, that’s a suc-
cess,
” said Cohen.
There is a mix of both 
Jewish and Muslim volunteers 
working on the ground, the 
latter of which have also been 
of great help in assisting with 
translation, he noted.
United Hatzalah has plans 
to increase the rescue effort 
fivefold, including bringing in 
more volunteers and equip-
ment, such as respirators to 

help the affected residents 
breathe in the toxic air. The 
original plan was to stay in 
the area for a week, but the 
mission’s duration is now inde-
terminate.
The Hatzalah team is coor-
dinating its operation with 
the Israeli Defense Forces. A 
delegation of 150 IDF rescue 
experts arrived in Gaziantep 
Feb. 8. The team, led by Col. 
(res.) Golan Vach, commander 
of the IDF National Rescue 
Unit, included a mix of Home 
Front Command officers 
and Rescue Service officials. 

Along with the IDF team, a 
small group from the IsraAID 
organization, including trau-
ma experts, also traveled to 
Gaziantep. The organizations 
will all work together to pro-
vide immediate assistance and 
then an initial assessment for 
long-term aid needs.
The IDF operation, dubbed 
“Olive Branches,
” began the 
search-and-rescue mission 
immediately after landing in 
Adana.

Israeli Defense Minister 
Yoav Gallant reached out to 
Turkish authorities in the after-
math of the quake and quickly 
approved the establishment of 
a field hospital in accordance 
with the needs of Ankara.
Israeli President Isaac 
Herzog spoke with his Turkish 
counterpart Recep Tayyip 
Erdogan to offer Israel’s con-
dolences and inform him of 
the assistance that was sent. 
Erdogan expressed his appreci-
ation for Israel’s willingness to 
stand with Turkey in its hour 
of need. 

A collapsed building in Gaziantep, Turkey, on Feb. 8.

UNITED HATZALAH

“WE CAN’T SAVE EVERYONE, BUT 
EVERYONE SAVED IS A SUCCESS.”

— YOSSI COHEN

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