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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/ G. T+ Z8 l4 H7 q: ZForeign 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.
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8 b, h& j  z9 `2 BMekel estimated the shipment was worth US$1.5 million and said it was due to arrive in China later today.
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& Z; p3 E0 n$ g: Q, \2 G& @0 W# A1 kAccording 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."
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1 ]7 c) d  @/ d. x' fThe earthquake has left at least 62,664 people dead and an estimated five million homeless.
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