Turkish disaster response experts await Israeli go ahead to help recover bodies in Gaza
• Oct 17, 2025, 2:34 PM
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A team of Turkish disaster response specialists is stationed at the Egyptian border, awaiting Israeli authorisation to enter Gaza and help in search and recovery operations. The 81-member team from Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) is equipped with specialised search-and-rescue tools, including life-detection devices and trained search dogs. Story by Shirli Sitbon.
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