Israel stands by to assist New Zealand
As New Zealand starts to recover from the deadly flooding experienced recently following Cyclone Gabrielle, Israel’s ambassador has offered the country whatever assistance Israel can provide.
On behalf of the State of Israel, Ambassador Ran Yaakoby extended ‘deepest sympathies to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand following the devastating floods’.
Ambassador Ran Yaakoby
He wrote to the NZ Government and local councils stating: “Israel remains ready and willing to help Aotearoa New Zealand in this time of need and offers its assistance to support in the recovery efforts to restore people’s homes and livelihoods.
As a first step, I have attached for you a catalogue listing emergency water management and other water companies that may be able to provide solutions to the current challenges as well as those that lie ahead in the medium to long term.
Furthermore, if there are other areas in which you need assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.”
A virtual catalogue of options based on Israeli advanced technologies and know-how were sent and are under review by the relevant government ministries, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the affected local councils.
