Tel Aviv [Israel], September 10 (ANI/TPS): Israel is making ready to ship search and rescue personnel and humanitarian support to Morocco after an earthquake killed greater than 1,000 within the North African nation on Friday. 

The earthquake’s epicentre was within the Atlas Mountains southwest of Marrakech and measured 6.8 on the Richter scale. More than 1,000 have been injured, in keeping with Morocco’s Interior Ministry. The quantity is anticipated climb as rescue staff attain remoted areas. 

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“Following the tragic earthquake in Morocco, the Prime Minister has instructed all government bodies and forces to provide any necessary assistance to the people of Morocco, including preparations for sending an aid delegation to the area,” stated an announcement issued by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace on Saturday night time. 

“The people of Israel extend their hands to our friends, the people of Morocco, at this difficult time and pray for their well-being. We will help in any way we can,” the assertion added. 

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Meanwhile, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed the Israel Defense Forces “to prepare to provide immediate emergency assistance via the rescue bodies in the Home Front Command.” 

However, the search and rescue groups and humanitarian reduction delegations had been ready for a response from Moroccan officers earlier than leaving Israel. 

Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated that thus far, there are not any studies of Israeli casualties, including that it working to contact with Israelis in Morocco to make sure their security. 

The ministry additionally stated that Israeli consul in Rabat Dorit Avidani has been dispatched to the western Moroccan area to evaluate wants. 

Israel and Morocco normalized relations in December 2020 as a part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords. In July, Israel acknowledged Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara, which has paved the way in which for Morocco to improve its liaison workplace in Tel Aviv to an embassy. 

An estimated a million Israelis are both from Morocco or are of Moroccan descent.

Approximately 3,000 Jews presently stay within the North African nation. 

More than 200,000 Israelis visited Morocco in 2022, as coronavirus journey restrictions got here to an finish. (ANI/TPS)

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