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Israel Sending Medical Delegation to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica

Israel dispatches medical delegation to aid Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica. 30 doctors, nurses, and paramedics to support relief efforts.

November 5, 2025 at 7:42 am Pesach Benson Breaking News

Jerusalem, 5 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — At the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel is dispatching a medical delegation to Jamaica to support relief efforts following the devasation of Hurricane Melissa. The team, coordinated by the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs, includes around 30 doctors, nurses, and paramedics, led by Dr. Sefi Mendelovich and Prof. Ofer Marin.

They will operate in two hospitals treating evacuated residents and reinforce local medical teams. Israeli Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Raslan Abu Rokan, is also on site with a diplomatic team to coordinate aid.

At least 67 people were killed by the hurricane.

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