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Israeli Rescue Team Returns After Successful Earthquake Aid Mission in Colombia
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By דסק החדשות C14
First reported by Ynet · Aug 26, 2026
What happened
An Israeli rescue team completed a 12-day mission in Colombia after a major earthquake, rescuing 29 missing people and confirming no one remains missing in Cali. The team returned to Israel following a ceremony with Home Front Command leadership.
- 01Israeli rescue team operated 12 days in Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
- 02About 80 Israeli rescuers and experts collaborated with local and international teams.
- 03They rescued 29 missing persons and confirmed no missing remain in Cali.
- 04The mission ended with knowledge transfer to Colombian authorities.
- 05The team returned to Israel via Israeli Air Force plane.
- 06Home Front Command commander Major General Shay Kalper led the mission summary ceremony.
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