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Gallant approves IDF to establish field hospital in Turkey after earthquake

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent.

An IDF soldier prepares a shipment of aid and equipment for the search and rescue team departing to assist Turkey in the wake of a deadly earthquake on February 6, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
An IDF soldier prepares a shipment of aid and equipment for the search and rescue team departing to assist Turkey in the wake of a deadly earthquake on February 6, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approves the Israeli military establishing a field hospital in Turkey following the deadly earthquake, according to the needs of Turkish authorities, his office says.

Earlier today, the Israel Defense Forces said the Medical Corps was preparing to send a delegation that would establish a field hospital in the affected area.

Gallant held an assessment with IDF chief Herzi Halevi this evening, during which they discussed the military aid to Turkey, and approving the field hospital, his office says.

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