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    I noticed in the weekend news section that the state department had
    dropped Israel from the list of nations helping us in recovery from
    the hurricane. The spokesman went out of his way to mention the arab
    countries.

    Wasn't it Kuwait that had a goverment minister saying that Katrina was
    a gift from Allah? Gee, I don't know if we can take much more help like
    that.

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    Interesting. Well, this stuff doesn't happen by accident. Next a Palestinian State! Then "PEACE! and safety!" no doubt.

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      They dropped them from the list but as far as I understand they are coming, maybe here now. It's like the State Dept. is ashamed to admit they are helping, knowing if they do then the Arab states probably won't help! MO.
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      Last edited by Evelyn; 02-09-2011, 02:38 AM.

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        Re: State Department drops Israel from list of contributers

        Originally posted by Evelyn
        MO.
        Are we talking ....."Missouri".....here?



        Warm Smiles,
        Tuna

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          ISRAEL DIVERS VOLUNTEER TO RECOVER KATRINA BODIES

          In what appears almost like science fiction, Israeli volunteer divers are heading to New Orleans to help look for bodies in flooded homes

          The divers are expected to sift through the murky waters with powerful underwater flashlights. United States officials believe there may be hundreds, or even thousands, of dead bodies still trapped in houses. There is fear that the remains will also be found in the streets as the waters recede.

          The divers are part of a private delegation of Israeli volunteers who have extensive experience in rescues and complex emergencies garnered from work around the world.

          The delegation is being coordinated by IsraAID (Israel Forum for International Aid), a non-governmental group funded by donations mainly from American Jews. Gal Lousky, the head of the delegation, said it expects to depart on September 13 and has all the permits necessary.

          "It is very dangerous; we know that," Lousky told the Jerusalem Post. "We will be helping in three areas: post trauma, evacuation of bodies underwater, and medical treatment. We are working in full coordination with the Americans and our foreign ministry."

          Lousky said that the group is receiving help from the strong lobbying efforts of the American Jewish Congress and World B'nai B'rith. There are 20 to 25 volunteers going, including four doctors.

          Now that most of the stranded people have been rescued, the focus is shifting to the grisly task of collecting the bodies. Officials also fear disease could spread because of floodwaters befouled by toxic chemicals, human waste, garbage, and decomposing corpses.

          "What's going to happen when we...remove the water from New Orleans is we are going to uncover people who died, maybe hiding in houses...people whose remains are going to be found in the streets," U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said on Fox News.

          It is here that the Israeli divers will be particularly useful. They are members of the northern diving volunteers connected with the police who are usually called on to find drowning victims.

          "I was offered the opportunity to help and am always a sucker for a chance to help," said Michael Yinhar, 51, a blacksmith, volunteer diver, and medic from Moshav Tzipori. "I am sure we won't be lone cowboys wandering around looking for bodies. We'll be given tasks. We are willing to help whoever needs it."

          The IsraAID delegation helped in rescue operations after the Southeast Asian tsunami, as well as in Turkey, Georgia, and Romania. The members will wear vests with their symbol, a Star of David with wings, said Lousky, the founder of IsraAID.

          They are seeking donations, particularly to purchase supplies in the US. Anyone interested can telephone (972) 57-733-3400 or (972) 50-535-3453, or visit www.israaid.org.il on the Web.

          (By Arieh O'Sullivan, Jerusalem Post, September 8, 2005)

          PRAYER FOCUS
          Pray that the Israeli rescue team will be successful and that there will be positive global recognition.

          SCRIPTURE
          "May He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion" (Psalm 20:2).

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