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Venezuela Earthquake Causes Over $10 Billion in Damage and 2,300 Deaths
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 10 hours ago
What happened
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit northern-central Venezuela on June 24, causing over 2,300 deaths and more than $10 billion in damages. The Venezuelan government declared a national emergency, while an Israeli rescue team assists in search and rescue efforts amid challenging conditions.
- 01A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck northern-central Venezuela on June 24, causing massive destruction.
- 02Economic losses from the earthquake are estimated to exceed $10 billion, mainly in Caracas and La Guaira.
- 03The death toll has risen above 2,300, leading to a national emergency declaration.
- 04Verisk cites Venezuela's economic instability and sanctions as factors complicating damage assessments.
- 05An Israeli rescue team is conducting manual search and rescue operations in coordination with local authorities.
- 06The rescue delegation has recovered many victims and continues working at multiple disaster sites.
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