Mexican Ambassador Pablo Macedo Riba (R) and PM Benjamin Netanyahu at reception at Ben-Gurion Airport, Sept. 28, 2017. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO) (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
IDF rescue workers

Related:

The Mexican ambassador to Israel teared up with emotion as he thanked the IDF search-and-rescue team that rushed to the scene of disaster following a deadly earthquake.

Mexico will not forget the aid it received from Israel following the earthquake that left over 300 people dead and thousand injured and displaced, Mexican Ambassador to Israel Pablo Macedo Riba said Thursday as he greeted an IDF aid delegation upon their to Israel.

“Right after the earthquake, the prime minister ordered this amazing delegation be dispatched, and all of this happened during Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year), and we appreciate it very much. With the good of your hearts, you conquered the heart of Mexico and of the Mexican People,” the ambassador said as he teared up.

The delegation, which consisted of nearly 70 paramedics, rescue workers, and engineers, was sent out last week on the eve of Rosh Hashana to assist in the relief efforts in Mexico amidst the destruction caused by last week’s 7.1 quake.

‘Angels in Blue and White’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also attended the ceremony, praised the delegation members, referring to them as ‘angels in blue and white’

“You are the long arm of Israel’s humanity, which reaches thousands of kilometers to all parts of the world. You show [the world] Israel’s true face,” Netanyahu said.

“When nature is cruel, there comes the time for humanity. When there are natural disaster, the nations, or at least the enlightened nations, join forces. In this test, time and time again, the state of Israel and the IDF excel,” he added.

“We can see the difference between Israel, an enlightened and moral state, a state filled with life.. how far we are from those fundamental regimes, whose sole objective is to sow destruction everywhere. We aspire to be a light unto the nations, and they bring darkness upon humanity. We believe in progress and prosperity, they spread violence and death.”

By: Yona Schnitzer/TPS

Life-Saving ATVs Stop Terrorists Before they Attack Innocent Israelis

Palestinian attackers have terrorized Israelis with stabbings, shootings, bombings and car-rammings throughout Israel, with no end in sight.

Specialized, state-of-the-art, compact, all-terrain ATVs that maneuver in tight spaces are Israel’s “secret weapon,” designed to pursue and capture terrorists BEFORE they attack. Life-saving ATVs are desperately needed to protect communities throughout Israel. Please donate generously!

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A LIFE-SAVING DONATION

Do You Love Israel? Make a Donation - Show Your Support!

Donate to vital charities that help protect Israeli citizens and inspire millions around the world to support Israel too!

Now more than ever, Israel needs your help to fight and win the war -- including on the battlefield of public opinion.

Antisemitism, anti-Israel bias and boycotts are out of control. Israel's enemies are inciting terror and violence against innocent Israelis and Jews around the world. Help us fight back!

STAND WTH ISRAEL - MAKE A DONATION TODAY!