Israel dispatching humanitarian aid to Venezuela

President Ezer Weizman sent a letter of condolence on Tuesday to the president of Venezuela on casualties resulting from recent flooding, HA'ARETZ reported.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to send a large shipment of medical supplies to Venezuela in cooperation with Israel Aircraft Industries, which will also transport a special cargo of sleeping bags, blankets and mattresses. In addition, the National Kibbutz Movement has begun efforts to collect five tons of equipment, blankets and mineral water to be sent there.