Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Erdogan gives award to head of IDF search and rescue team for earthquake work
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) awards Col. (res.) Golan Vach, who led the IDF Home Front Command search and rescue teams in Turkey following February's major earthquake, with a certification of appreciation on April 25, 2023. (Courtesy)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan awards Col. (res.) Golan Vach, who led the IDF Home Front Command search and rescue teams in Turkey following February’s major earthquake, with a certification of appreciation.
A ceremony is held in Turkey in honor of the various international search and rescue teams.
The Israeli teams led by Vach rescued 19 Turkish civilians from under the rubble.
