Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had given the green light to send earthquake aid-hit Syria but Damascus official They quickly denied that they were asked help in the first place.
Israel “received a request from a diplomatic source for Netanyahu told lawmakers from his ultra-Orthodox Likud party that “I approved humanitarian aid for Syria.” partyadding that help will be sent soon.
But Suri official He told reporters that Damascus had “ridiculed and denied the allegations” that it had asked Israel for help.
How can Syria ask for help From an entity that killed… Syrians for contracts? Al said official.
Syria government Do not recognize Israel and both countries They have fought several wars since Israel creation in 1948.
Netanyahu office declined to provide more details on Source of to request help Syria where hundreds of people They were killed in a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Monday in Turkish neighbors.
The Israeli leader has also assured him government Humanitarian aid will be sent to Turkey in the aftermath of the disaster.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs a team of Search and rescue specialists will leave for Turkey on Monday, so another delegation equipped with humanitarian supplies follow on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, about 300 Russians military personnel help clear debris in Moscow said Monday that Syria.
Russia has also a promise help all over countries. In the coming hours, rescue workers from the Russian Civil defense force They will be flown to Syria, the Kremlin announced on Monday afternoon.
President Vladimir Putin already to speak on the phone with Syrian regime leader Bashar al-Assad.
in Turkey , more from 1500 people It has been reported dead, according to the authorities.
about 461 people were killed in Syrian government-held areas, Assistant Minister of Health Ahmad al-Dumairi said to the state news Sana agency. He said more than 1,300 were injured.
In the north- Western areas controlled by the opposition 390 people Matt W more More than 1,000 wounded, according to Raed Al-Saleh head of White Helmets, a team of About 3,000 volunteers provide assistance to opposition-held areas. hundreds remain Trapped under the rubble, is added.
Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said there were at least 42 aftershocks.
