In January 2001, the Israeli Foreign Ministry dispatched a medical team and a shipment of medicines and medical supplies to assist the victims of the earthquake in El Salvador. Leading the delegation were the Director of the Foreign Ministry's Latin America Division, Mr. Alex Ben-Zvi, and the Director of the Schneider Hospital Trauma Center, Dr. Yehezkel Waisman.

The delegation conveyed to President Francisco Flores of El Salvador a letter from Prime Minister Barak, expressing the solidarity of the people of Israel with the people of El Salvador.

Destruction in the village of Jerusalem February 2001

When an earthquake again struck El Salvador on February 13, destroying the village of Jerusalem in San Vicente, Israel again extended assistance.

Preparing care packages for families outside the Israeli ambassador's residence February 2001

Israeli Ambassador to El Salvador Arieh Zur oversees distribution of aid packages. February 2001

Earthquake victims wait to receive medical treatment January 2001

Israeli doctor examines a patient January 2001