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Remembering Haiti: Two Years Later

idfspokesperson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:02:16 +0000

It’s been two years since Israel joined the global effort in assisting Haiti’s earthquake victims.

IDF reserve soldiers rescue a Haitian man from a government building. Photo: IDF Spokesperson.

IDF personnel won’t forget the day when residents of Port-Au-Prince cheered and shouted, “We love Israel,” after IDF personnel rescued a survivor who had been trapped under rubble for four days.

The aid delegation included IDF physicians and reserve soldiers from the Home Front Command’s Search and Rescue unit.

The Israeli delegation partnered with local and foreign medical teams to save lives. At the IDF field hospitals, Israeli medical personnel treated more than 1,110 patients, completed 319 successful surgeries and delivered 16 births.

IDF doctors in Port au Prince deliver a baby at the IDF field hospital.

CNN: IDF field hospitals in Haiti were the “only ones operating.”

Click here to read about Israel’s other rescue missions.

Stretching a Helping Hand: IDF Aid Missions

idfspokesperson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:55:26 +0000

On December 5, the international community marked International Volunteer Day, a day that recognizes the contribution of volunteers. The IDF values the act of volunteering, and therefore sends its reserve soldiers on search and rescue missions abroad.

IDF reserve soldiers rescue a Haitian man from a government building (January 2010).

In the past 26 years, Israel has stretched a helping hand to its allies hit by natural disasters, sending 14 aid missions abroad — from India to Haiti and from Turkey to Japan. Most of the delegations were staffed with reserve soldiers from the Home Front Command’s Search and Rescue Unit and IDF doctors, who established field hospitals upon arrival.

In the past two decades, Israeli medical personnel have saved more than 417 people from certain death, provided medical care to more than 3,700 injured patients and delivered more than 47 babies. All Israeli missions partnered with local and foreign medical teams in their effort to save lives.

Click here to read more about IDF rescuers saving lives all around the world.

Stretching a Helping Hand: IDF Aid Delegations

idfspokesperson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:38:13 +0000

IDF reserve soldiers rescue a Haitian man from a government building (January 2010)

In the past 26 years, Israel has stretched a helping hand to its allies hit by natural disasters, sending 14 aid delegations abroad–from India to Haiti and from Turkey to Japan. Most of the delegations were staffed with reserve soldiers from the Home Front Command‘s Search and Rescue unit and IDF physicians, who established field hospitals upon arrival.

In the past two decades, Israeli medical personnel have saved more than 417 people from certain death, provided medical care to more than 3,700 injured patients and delivered more than 47 babies. All Israeli delegations partnered with local and foreign medical teams in their effort to save lives.

CNN: IDF field hospitals in Haiti were the “only ones operating.” In January 2010, Israel joined the global effort in assisting Haiti’s earthquake victims, treating more than 1,110 patients, completing 319 successful surgeries and delivering 16 births.

Click here to read more about IDF rescuers saving lives all around the world.

Ceremony Held to Honor the Efforts of IDF Aid delegation to Haiti, 28 January 2010

idfspokesperson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:27:01 +0000

A ceremony was Held to Honor the Efforts of the IDF Aid Delegation to Haiti

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi spoke at the ceremony held to honor the efforts of the IDF aid delegation to Haiti.

A ceremony was Held to Honor the Efforts of the IDF Aid Delegation to Haiti

Minister of Defense Ehud Barak Addresses the Delegation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses the Delegation

Closing the IDF Aid Delegation in Haiti

idfspokesperson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:13:50 +0000

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The IDF aid delegation dismantles the field hospital built in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Patients needing further care are transferred to other delegations while tents and beds are taken apart. The head of the medical team, Col. Doc. Itzik Kryce then speaks to the entire delegation during the final roll call. He describes the pride he feels seeing the success of the mission and emphasizes the importance of representing Israel and the IDF’s values in Haiti. The roll call ends with the delegation singing the Israeli national anthem, “Hatikva,” the hope.

To date: 1,111 patients were treated, 317 surgeries were preformed, and 16 births took place at the IDF field hospital.

IDF Haiti Delegation to Return to Israel Tomorrow, 27 January 2010

idfspokesperson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:55:31 +0000

January 27^th, 2010

IDF Delegation in Haiti to Arrive in Israel on Thursday Morning

Five Year Old Child from Haiti due for heart surgery in Israel is Also On Board the Plane. Over 30 Tons of Medical Equipment and Supplies left for Local Population

The IDF medical and rescue team sent to Haiti has concluded its operations today, Wednesday, January 27th, 2010. The delegation’s 236 members, including 218 IDF soldiers and officers and 18 civilians, will leave Haiti on board an air-plane chartered from El-Al and will land at the Ben-Gurion International Airport tomorrow at 8:30. The delegation will be welcomed in a military ceremony (opening at 9:00) at the presence of senior Israeli officials and senior IDF Commanders.

On board the air plane is a five year old child from Haiti who is scheduled to go through a heart surgery in order to correct a heart deficiency.

The delegation left 30 tons of medical equipment for use in the ongoing aid effort. This includes bandaging gear, surgery equipment, two incubators and other medical accessories as well as 1150 blankets, 30 large-sized tents, 500 mattresses, 200 sleeping bags and kitchen equipment. The equipment will be distributed to tent-cities in different locations in Haiti, under the coordination of the Israeli ambassador in the country.

Yesterday, the delegation held a ceremony to mark the closing of the field hospital set up in Haiti. Col. Itzik Kryce, commander of the field hospital, conveyed his great appreciation to the medical staff and said: “You were a drop of hope in a sea of desperation and sometimes made the difference between life and death. It is a great privilege, and you’ve done it as human beings, following the spirit of the IDF and in accordance with the values of the IDF Medical Corps.”

Col. Kryce also said: “We came here to lend a hand and provide assistance, but above all, in order to provide hope and to show that even in the worst situations, a human being can be a symbol of hope to others, wherever they may be”.

The delegation left for the disaster struck area 12 days ago, on January 15^th, 2010, comprised of rescue teams from the IDF Home Front Command and Medical personnel from the IDF Medical Corps.

The delegation also included a logistical section, security personnel, C4I personnel, search and identification personnel and additional assistance.

During its stay in Haiti, the delegation treated more than 1110 patients, conducted 319 successful surgeries, delivered 16 babies, including three in caesarian sections, and rescued survivors from the collapsed buildings.

The IDF Medical Corps and Home Front Command will hold a series of briefings following the activity in Haiti in order to improve their preparedness for similar future events.

IDF Field Hospital Transferring Patients to Other Hospitals in Haiti, 25 January 2010

idfspokesperson — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:11:49 +0000

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Beginning yesterday, 24 January 2010, the IDF Medical Corps hospital in Haiti began transferring dozens of patients (orphans and premature babies) to the Italian hospital in Haiti and to the US Navy Ship, the ‘Comfort’.

Statement by Lt. Col. Danny Moshayev:

“Today we are starting a process of evacuating patients to the USNS ‘Comfort’. We have fully briefed all commanders of the medical divisions in the hospital. We have picked the patients that can be treated in the American ship. We are operating appropriate tools for the evacuation of the patients. In addition to this mission, we are transferring two premature babies. They are being transferred to the regional Italian hospital, which is capable of effectively treating children, and especially premature babies, and we are sending out a medical team to accompany them, bring them to the hospital and make sure that they are getting the best treatment possible”.

IDF Aid Delegation to Haiti to Return to Israel on Thursday, 25 Januray 2010

idfspokesperson — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:23:00 +0000

January 25^th, 2010

IDF Medical and Rescue Team Concludes Mission in Haiti

Delegation to Return to Israel on Thursday

The IDF medical and rescue team in Haiti will finish its operations in the next few days and its members will return to Israel by Thursday, after completing its mission in the region. The decision came following the arrival of additional aid forces to Haiti, including the United States military and other, civilian aid, who are now providing regular medical services. Furthermore, many of the local hospitals have reached a sufficient level of functionality.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26^th, the team is scheduled to cease receiving new patients and begin preparing towards returning to Israel on a direct flight on Wednesday. The delegation is scheduled to arrive at the Ben Gurion Airport by Thursday afternoon.

A few dozen patients treated at the IDF field hospital were already transferred to the American hospital in Haiti, and others will be transferred to additional medical facilities.

Part of the equipment brought by the delegation will remain in Haiti for use by the various medical personnel, including tents, medications and other medical equipment. Heavy equipment will be brought back to Israel.

The IDF Medical and Rescue team, including personnel and equipment for setting up a field hospital and a small rescue team, left for Haiti 11 days ago, on January 15^th 2010, and had a significant role in providing aid to survivors of the earthquake.

During their stay in Haiti, the delegation treated more than 960 patients, conducted 294 successful surgeries, delivered 16 births including three in caesarian sections and saved many from within the ruins.

In the last few days, after most rescue operations were concluded, much of the delegation’s efforts were turned to other forms of civilian assistance, including setting up water tanks assisting daily life, and more.

The IDF Medical Corps and Home Front Command will hold a series of briefings following the activity in Haiti in order to improve its preparedness for similar future events.

The IDF Chief of the General Staff approved the recommendation by his Deputy and by the OC Home Front Command to conclude the mission.

IDF Doctors Transfer Premature Babies to Local Hospital in Haiti, 23 January 2010

idfspokesperson — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:37:12 +0000

Major Doctor Yuval Levi transferring a premature baby born in the IDF field hospital to a local hospital in Haiti

Capt. Nurse Margarita Mamdov transferring a premature baby born in the IDF field hospital to a local hospital in Haiti

Pictures from IDF Aid Mission in Haiti, 23 January 2010

idfspokesperson — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:31:56 +0000

The IDF continues to provide different types of assistance to the local Haitian population. In this picture, Brig.-Gen. Shalom Ben Aryeh, the commander of the delegation, and Maj. Zohar Moshe, one of the commanders of the search and rescue team who pulled a 22 year old man from the rubble of a 3 story building yesterday, stand next to the bed of the rescued man.

The IDF continues to provide different types of assistance to the local Hatian population. In this picture an IDF soldier helps locals, left homeless by the earthquake, to build tents and temporary shelters.

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