The first group of United Hatzalah’s humanitarian aid mission to Ukraine departed from Israel Motsai Shabbos and will establish itself on the Ukrainian border with Moldova in order to provide medical and psychological treatment as well as humanitarian aid to war refugees who are fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
The jump team, which is comprised of 12 EMTs, paramedics, doctors, a dentist, and members of the Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit, will be tasked with providing initial aid, assessing needs, and building a comprehensive long-term treatment plan.
In the coming days, an additional team comprised of 30 medical personnel, also EMTs, paramedics, doctors, and members of the Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit, will be joining the jump team. The delegation was formed at the request of the Chief Rabbi of Moldova, Rabbi Pinchas Salzman, and in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
PM Benett has announced an additional 100 tons of Israeli humanitarian equipment for civilians in Ukraine.
VIDEO @Israelipm: “In the next two days a plane will arrive in #Ukraine with 100 tons of #Israeli #humanitarian equipment for civilians in the combat zones and those who are trying to leave.”pic.twitter.com/5JvRh3pq7R
— Israel Nitzan🇮🇱 (@IsraelNitzan) February 27, 2022
