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Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake

  • Sent at the request of Colombian President Abelardo, the humanitarian delegation from Israel, the "Alliance of Brothers," began operating in Colombia on Saturday following a major earthquake in the region.
  • The earthquake, centered in the vulnerable Choc department on the Pacific coast, has killed Hundreds of people and left over 4,000 injured. Colombian authorities confirmed that around 400 people remain missing nearly four days after the disaster.
  • Led by the IDF Home Front Command in cooperation with the Defense Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry, the delegation focuses on two major sites. One location is the university hospital, where engineers are restoring the damaged medical wing.
  • Mapping efforts and building assessments have begun to establish priorities for the ongoing response. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit is establishing data management systems to help navigate situational assessments and decision-making.
  • Currently, Colombia has requested rescue teams from four countries: Ecuador, Salvador, and Israel. These international partnerships coordinate with local professionals at multiple impacted sites.
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Bogotá. In the midst of the uncertainty and tragedy following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the Colombian Suroccident with nearly 300 deaths, the President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, camouflaged two controversial decisions that affect national sovereignty.

·Mexico
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Benjamin Netanyahu and Abelardo de la Esprieja had a "warm conversation" The post Netanyahu: Praise for the Colombian far-right president for his pro-Israel positions appeared first on in.gr.

·Greece
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“Colombia and Israel, always friends and allies!,” stressed the newly assumed Latin American president.

·Las Condes, Chile
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Arutz Sheva broke the news in Israel on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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