Answering the need of humanitarian aid, more Israeli planes carrying emergency supplies landed in Nepal throughout Monday night. These were two 747 Israeli government chartered El Al planes, two C130J and one 707 Israeli Air Force plane. The safe arrival of these planes in Kathmandu witnessed the effective ongoing cooperation of India and Israel.
India granted Israeli planes to pass its airspace on the way to Nepal, carrying tons of relief material. Israeli Ambassador to India, Mr. Daniel Carmon is maintaining close contact with Indian high level Government officials to coordinate access for the Israeli relief efforts.
Ambassador Carmon said “We are proud to be part of such a humanitarian global endeavor and use the Israeli experience and expertise in the field of response to emergency to help the people of Nepal in their time of need. I am particularly pleased with the help and efficient cooperation I have with my Indian counterparts”.
The Israeli planes were carrying more than 70 tons of medical supplies, 260 medical and rescue personnel, including a field hospital to treat those injured in the disaster.
Earlier in the day, a first group of 200 Israeli tourists were evacuated and returned back home from Nepal.