Israel sends planeload of aid to China for earthquake relief

秋染红叶

Published: Sunday, May 25, 2008 | 8:07 AM ET
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+ A; T  e3 S- E# gJERUSALEM - Israel is sending disaster relief to China.
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: b9 f: `: B0 {% u5 cForeign Ministry spokesman Arye Mekel says a plane is on the way to southern China carrying clothing, medical supplies, generators and tents for victims of the May 12 earthquake.

; f3 r3 J! J& Y" n0 AMekel estimated the shipment was worth US$1.5 million and said it was due to arrive in China later today.
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According to Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, "This is the minimum that the State of Israel can do in order to express the friendship between Israel and the Chinese people."

* m9 F# x9 ~1 K( o1 E) k& Q# T3 qThe earthquake has left at least 62,664 people dead and an estimated five million homeless.
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