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Israel Sends IDF Team to Florida to Assist with Building Collapse Rescue Efforts
(Times of Israel) Emanuel Fabian - The Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command sent a search and rescue team to Florida to assist with rescue efforts following the Surfside residential building collapse, the Defense Ministry said Saturday night. "The mission of the delegation is to assist in the life-saving efforts by mapping the challenges at the site of the destruction, assisting the Jewish community, and supporting the local rescue forces." Israel's United Hatzalah volunteer emergency service sent six psychological assistance professionals to assist the affected families and community. "In such difficult moments, we stand with our American friends and the Jewish community in Florida," said Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.