So
far, Israel has directed more than 100 tons of humanitarian aid to
Ukraine, which has included medical supplies, water purification systems,
winter coats, sleeping bags and other items. In addition, six giant electric
generators were supplied by Israel to Lviv hospitals.
The Jewish
Agency for Israel (JAFI) has raised more than $19 million to support
humanitarian and rescue operations in Ukraine border countries Poland, Moldova,
Romania and Hungary. To add to that Israeli volunteers and emergency response
teams in Romania, Hungary, Moldova, Poland & Slovakia are working 24/7 to
help Ukrainian refugees. Through its Embassy in Romania Israel has managed to
rescue ten Ukrainian children that are sick with cancer. The children have been
flown to Israel to receive lifesaving treatment. Interior Minister Ayelet
Shaked announced that the State of Israel will grant asylum to 25,000 citizens
of Ukraine.
Israel's
Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff is currently stationed at Ukraine border
crossings and provide aid and assistance to refugees with a focus on winter
gear. Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yair Lapid, had visited the
border crossings of Ukraine with Romania and Slovakia. The minister has stated
"Israel condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and calls for an end to
the fighting. There is no justification for violating Ukraine's territorial
integrity. And there is no justification for attacks on a civilian
population."
This
week, Israel is set to establish a field hospital with 80 medical personnel
inside war-torn Ukraine. The field hospital will include an emergency room, a
maternity ward, a children’s ward, adult wards, an outpatient clinic and a
telehealth center. Its going to be located near Lviv and it will operate in
Ukraine itself. Aside from the field hospital, doctors and nurses from the
Sheba Medical Center and Clalit HMO, medical personnel from Schneider
Children’s Medical Center and Hadassah University Medical Center, are currently
on the ground assisting the refugees.
Israeli
universities are also coming to the aid of their Ukrainian students and those
affected by providing them with emotional support, financial aid and
scholarships and accommodation in Israel. The Ben-Gurion University of the
Negev has made its psychological services available for students affected by
the war in Ukraine, and has invited students and researchers from Ukraine to
spend a semester at the Israeli university, providing them with
accommodation, a scholarship and assistance in obtaining a student visa.
Israel is considered to be a trusted partner by all
sides, and Israel's prime minister has been actively engaged in the diplomatic
process.
For more information contact pr@pretoria.mfa.gov.il