Israel offers Greek authorities firefighting aid 24 July 2018
Israeli Missions Around The World MFA Press Room 2018 Israel offers Greek authorities firefighting aid 24 July 2018

Israel offers Greek authorities aid in fighting severe fires

  • 7/24/2018
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    While Greek authorities responded that at this stage they have gained control of the fires, Israel has emergency teams waiting on stand-by.
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    ​(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)

    In light of the unusually severe fires raging in Greece, Israeli authorities (the National Security Council in the Prime Minister's Office and the Israeli Embassy in Athens) contacted their counterparts in Greece and offered Israel's aid. Greek authorities responded that at this stage they have gained control of the fires. Israel has emergency teams waiting on stand-by.

    Israel stands ready to aid Greece in any way necessary. The Greek authorities have expressed their thanks to Israel for its offer of aid.