Indonesia – Earthquake
Disaster Description
Java, an area in Indonesia, was rocked by an earthquake, which caused nearly $3 billion in damage. Even though Israel does not maintain diplomatic relations with Indonesia, we felt obligated to help.
Casualties: 5,770
Injuries: 38,000
IDPs: 700,000
Why We Deployed
This mission matched IFA’s agenda of operating in countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel. We were able to provide aid through a covert operation, helping thousands of people.Number of People Deployed: 8
Length of Stay: 2 ½ weeks
Impact
- 250 kids a day received trauma treatment
- 136,000 cooked meals were served
Our Partners
Lotus Company and American Jewish CommitteeRecognition
High-ranking Indonesian officials met with us to recognize our effortsArticles
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