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Turkey Declines Israeli Aid Offer Following Quake
(Sunday, October 23rd, 2011)
President Shimon Peres spoke with Turkish President Abdullah Gul a short time ago. Mr. Peres expressed his condolences over the loss of life as a result of the powerful quake that struck the country today, 25 Tishrei, reminding the Turkish official that Israel’s IDF Homefront Command search & rescue team is ready to move towards offering humanitarian assistance.Gul informed Mr. Peres that his country is declining the offer for Israeli assistance, explaining local forces will deal with the natural disaster.
