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FEMA (Sonja) is aware.
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Sonja,
It took longer than we expected. However, here is clarification on the

discrepancies w~ noted last night:
Czech Republic Water Filtration unit (pag~ 6, first offer) Offer

includes possibility of Czech Military Air Transport. However, NORTHCOM
'considers the aid itself as civil in nature and offered no
opinion on whether it should be accepted. They defer to FEMA.
24 Tatra Trucks (Page 6, second offer) - These,are
privately owned trucks that the Czechs are offering to transport
to a U.S. base. Civil in nature. NORTHCOM defers to FEMA.
France Salvage Tug (Page 8, fourth offer from France) - The
salvage tug is one of the two ships mentioned in the offer. The tug,
already enroute from Martinique, has ~ 16 man dive
team embarked. NORTHCOM wants the tug and embarked divers,
and is indicating so to DoS. NORTHCOM does not require

the 2-8 aircraft also included in the offer, or the second ship.
Israel Two Military and two Health Officials (page 13, second
offer from Israel) - The two "Military Officials" are Military Public
Health Professionals and are already here. NORTHCOM sees

them filling essentially a civil function. Think this one is
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Netherlands Frigate VAN AMSTEL (page 17, bottom two offers) - The
Frigates referred to in the offers dated 31 Aug and 5 Sep are
both VAN AMSTEL. This is a duplicate offer. The

remainder of the offer (KDC-IO with relief supplies) is civil in nature
and NORTHCOM defers to FEMA. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants

the ship.
Pumps (Page 18, first, third and fourth offers) -

NORTHCOM wants these pumps.
Additional Pumps (Not in DoS Matrix) - Quite a bit of

ongoing coordination between Army Corps of Engineers, DoS,
NORTHCOM and the Dutch. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the

pumps and has email chain suggesting DoS
is aware of offer. NORTHCOM will coordinate with DoS to

get this reflected in matrix.
United Kingdom HMS CUMBERLAND (Not on Matrix> - This was a direct offer
by UK LNO to NORTHCOM. NORTHCOM does
require the ship and no further action is required.
Let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. c===J B6
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Cc: Scobey. Margaret (USUN)(New York); TaskForce-f
Subject: NEA End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shifl3 (1500 - 2300)
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/12/05

Shift 3 (1500-2300)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - S. Sita Sonty
Israel - (1924) Senator Frist's office called H with a constituent complaint, claiming that Israel's contributions
were not listed on the State website. The Executive Summary, which lists Israel's contributions, will be sent to
Senator Frist's office through H.
Jordan - (1600) Mobile Hospitals from Jordan. FEMA and HHS have declined. IfJordan could send -
through AID mission - medical supplies (no drugs) instead, such as first aid kits, USAID will attempt to place'.
As of 1600, the plane bringing King Abdullah of Jordan had taken off. TFI still has not received confirmation
from the Jordanian Embassy in Washington accepting the aforementioned compromise.
WCJi~: Michael Singh, Jordan Desk, is discussing this compromise with the Jordanian Embassy.
Notify Lisa in eMS, 7-7640, of outcome.
Saudi Arabia - The Secretary met with the incoming Saudi Ambassador today in New York. The Saudis,
through guidance provided in State 163278, have provided $100,000,000 in assistance (Riyadh 6305) to an
Aramco subsidiary based in Houston. Aramco is to spend the money to buy relief items and provide them to
NGOs and local governments. The problem they are having now is trying to find ways to spend the money,
Saudis have commented that they are okay with press coverage of this donation.
Riyadh - (1030)EmbassyRiyadh is in possession ofa check from the AGFUND (Arab GulfProgranune For
United Nations Development Organization) for $250k. The check was sent by HRH, Prince TalaJ Abdul Aziz
Al Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter at the US Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy
of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting
women and children victims ofthe recent hurricane in the U.S.A." Roger Anderson, Charleston Disbursing
Office is in direct contact with post on instructions to process the check through financial systems.
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TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/10/05
Shift 3 (1500 - 2300)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - Victor Manley
Israel
FEMA advises that four generators offered by Israel may no longer be needed. The
generators were in Spain enroute to Israel when Israel offered to send them back to the
US. FEMA had asked for technical information before deciding whether to accept the
offer. Israel Embassy Special Advisor I . Iwas expected to B6
call the Task Force with the information by Suriday 9/11. [FEMA's need is for 60 Hz,
150 Kw or larger, 110 or 120-240 volts with adaptors for US plugs.] A decision
regarding whether to accept the offer will be made after] ~alls on Sunday. B6
Saudi Arabia .
The 100 million dollar aid offer reported by Embassy Riyadh on 9/07 (Riyadh 6305 on
the Class system) has been added to the Summary ofForeign Assistance Received or
Expected. While no formal acceptance cable has been sent, according to NENARPI
Office Director Alan Misenheimer the offer has been discussed in meetings of the
outgoing Saudi ambassador with the President and the Secretary. The offer is
complicated by the fact that the money is not to go directly to the USG, but to an Ararnco
Subsidiary based in Houston which would use the money to buy relief items and provide
them to NGOs and local governments. According to Misenheimer, this procedure is
likely to change after discussions with the Saudis.. The incoming Saudi ambassador will
present his credentials to the Secretary on Monday, and how-to handle this offer will be
one ofthe topics on the agenda. Misenheimer recommends that no acceptance cable be
sent at this time.
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State: Short-list of priority countries based on assistance offered:
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The following list has been generated by the Department of State. State
would appreciate answers on the following offers.
France: Aircraft; 2 navy ships for transport; pre-positioned humanitarian

supplies in Martinique offered
Germany: Offer of high-speed water pumps
Israel: Offer of medical supplies
Netherlands: TA with rebuilding levees
Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian supplies
Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

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Subject: Decline cables· Please forward to Jed Meline at NSC
Attached are the following decline cables that have gone out thus far. For Russia and France I could only find the drafts,
not the final cables. According to the Cable Matrix, these three have all gone out. Please forward these to Jed Meline at
the NSC.
Thanks,
Kim Archea, TF1
Decline Cable
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Declining Part of Hurricane Katrina Assistance - Russia
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Below reflects a tel call from Vandenberg AFB. THe Israeli attache contacted JTF-K directlly adn
apparently there is some interest. I don't know where the German offer came from. We have no record.
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Ma'am,
Attached are the items J6/Space related communications SATCOM equipment offers from Israel and Germany
we spoke about. The Director Space Forces (DIRSPACEFOR) at JTF Katrina has been made aware of
numerous items these two being the DoS related items. I am passing their emails and the info to you for getting
into the proper channels.
Germany -- has offered a German-manned ground station (have tech specs I can send, but the jist is it's a GM-3
type, only about half the size)
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-- the use of 2 German technicians for 60 days to keep the ground station working, plus they bring all
their own O&M supplies, gear, and even gas for their generator
lsrael-- SATCOM ground terminal, NewSkies Satellite transponders and transportation of terminal to the US
Recommend you discuss directly with Col Santee or his action officer Capt McCulley at Tyndall AFB. FL infoed
above.
Thanks for your help.
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Sorry for the long email...read only if you want to know about the NSS/lsraeli donation issue. Per our
conversation I tre's our current situation and progress. This is all unclassified:
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Donation vitals
- New Skies Satellite Corp has donated bandwidth free of charge on NSS 5 and/or 7 (I say and/or because my
facts aren't straight on that yet)
- The bands involved are the C and Ku bands, and one source tells me that an entire 2 transponders are being
offered. Don't know if that's true or even feasible. however. .
- T-Mobile has donated 1500 GSM cell phones free of charge

• Israel (the nation of):
-- has donated 1500 prepaid SIM cards free of charge
-- has donated a German-manned ground station (have tech specs I can send, but the jist is it's a GM-3 sorta
thing, only about half the size) ,
-- has donated the use of 2 German technicians for 60 days to keep the ground station working, plus they bring
all their own O&M supplies, gear. and even gas for their generator
~Tm~~mr~o research the viability of this offer,and between he andl~_......lwe got a good read on
III apabilities of all this stuff would be if we accepted i t : -
- 32 mile radius of cellular coverage (not sure how many simultaneous channels yet) for up to 60 days
- 1500 cell phones that are prepaid with the SIM cards
- 64 mile diameter covers a bunch of New Orleans and/or Biloxi
L1MFACs:
- The vendors are getting restless, Theyoffered this stuff 48 hours ago, and the government hasn't responded
yet.
- The nation of Israel (well, their attache in Washington) is wondering how long to keep the C-130 on the flight
line. The ground station is sitting on the tarmac. loaded, waiting for orders to go, and has been for 48+ hours.
rve been on the phone with the attache every couple of hours since noon...they're patient, but not amused by our
delay, obviously. '
- We, as DIRSPACEFOR, have been unable to get the guys at OISA or NORTHCOM to move on this. I'm going
forwarded that stuff to I

to try tomorrow via the contacts I already have at NORTHCOM and OISA's Commercial Satcom guys. I
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We're planning on putting this capability in New Orleans unless someone trumps us.
Conclusions
If you, comm crew, can get movement (sir, you mentioned the PolAd earlier), then I will keep the donors satisfied
for one more day that progress is being made." There is a document that must be signed by someone (I am
awaiting that electronically) that's basically an MOU between DISA and Israel and says "thanks for sending; we
accept." I just need a name and sig"nature on that document. That's all I need to let the Israeli poes light the
fuse on the transport mission. .
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SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
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Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 163279
1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.
2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.
3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.
4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance .. Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
DATE/CASE In: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.
5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT
COUNTRY FOREIGN OFFERS
Afghanistan $100,000 cash

Armenia $100,000 cash
Australia $7.6 million cash
Azerbaijan $500,000 cash
Bahamas $50,000 cash
Bahrain $5 million cash
Bangladesh $1 million cash
Belgium Med/logistics teams to Red Cross
Canada 2 helos, 32-person rescue team, Air
Canada evacuation flights, medical
supplies
China $5.1 million cash and relief supplies
Djibouti $50,000 cash
Finland 3 logisticians to Red Cross
France Tents, tarps, KREs, water treatment
supplies
Gabon $500,000 check
Georgia $50,000 check
Germany MREs and high speed pumps
Greece Cruise ships, private offer
ICRC Web-based tracing system
India $5 million cash
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Japan $1,000,000 cash, generators, tents,
Blankets, bottled water
Kuwait $400 million in oil',' $100 'million cash
Maldives $25,000 cash .~
Mexico Bedding, MREs, baby care' items;
personal hygiene kits
NATO Coordinating European assistance offers
Norway $1.54 million in relief supp~ies
Organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
RepUblic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramco; $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela Up to $1 million to Red Cross
6. Minimize considered.
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Very useful, thanks UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DATE/CASE ID: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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Subject: TFUS01:9/9/0S Katrina - Shift 2 NEA Wrap-Up
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/9/05 Shift 2 (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) NEA Representative
End of Shift Report- Jason Bruder
Tunisia
The Tunisian Flight is en-route, stopped at Andrews for-re-fuelling and scheduled to

arrive in Little Rock around 4PM EST. According to Desk Officer Bill Lawrence the two
C-130's contain 7 tons of blankets and 13 tons of tents, water, detergent, diapers, and
other relief items from Red Crescent. Not that many flights have actually arrived (or
been accepted) this week which makes the Tunisian and Egyptian contributions very
significant.
Israel
A relief flight from Israel arrived on the night of the a-9th carrying 70 tons of relief
supplies. Discrepancies in the Israeli contribution section of the donor's matrix were
cleared up by Desk Officer Matt Rostock. A Hill staffer called to find out why ~we were
refusing assistance from Israel," and was directed to the Israel Desk. Ambassador Thomas
personally advised us to tell the Israelis that we did not need their forensic team at
present, but given the large number of bodies yet to be discovered we may yet.
Egypt
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addItIOnal EgyptIan relIet materIal at this time. An American C-5 and C-130 are
departing Cairo, empty, for the U.S. on Saturday and sunday. 1
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there was a target of opportunity to transship the remaining rel~ef suppl~es (water,
tents, etc). FEMA was unable to schedule the flight on Thursday "at this time, for
logistical reasons." Apparently, FEMA can only accept relief supplies with a designated
recipient available who can take the material upon arrival. Sherry Hazelhurst, OFDA rep
on TSUSOl sent an e-mail top the Desk that stated FEMA's current inability to accept .
additional supplies.
Kuwait
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Bahrain
During the previous shift the following report came in by cable from Bahrain:
"Major Arabic and English dailies carried a statement September 7 from the Ambassador
expressing "profound gratitude" for the $5 million offer of assistance from the Government
of Bahrain, as well as the many gestures of compassion, concern, and generosity shown by
the Bahraini people. English dailies Bahrain Tribune and the Gulf Daily News carried the
statement on the front page. Arabic dailies Al Ayam and Akhbar Al Khalij printed the
statement in full with a photo of the Ambassador. Following a meeting with the
Ambassador, Minister of Labor AI-Alawi thanked the Ambassador for his press statement,
which he said was very much appreciated by the Bahrainis."
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Subject: NORTHCOM Input on Foreign Offers of Assistance
Sonja,
It took lonqer than we expected. However, here is clarification on the discrepancies we noted last night:
Czech Re'llublic Water Filtration Unit (Page 6, first offer) - Offer includes possibility of Czech Military
Air Transport. However, NORTHCOM
considers the aid itself as civil in nature and offered no opinion on whether it should be
accepted. They defer to FEMA.
24 Tatra Trucks (Page 6, second offer) • These are privately owned trucks that the Czechs
are offering to transport
to a U.S. base. Civil in nature. NORTHCOM defers to FEMA.
France Salvage Tug (Page 8, fourth offer from France) - The salvage tug is one of the two ships
mentioned in the offer. The t u g , · ,
already enroute from Martinique, has a 16 man dive team embarked. NORTHCOM
wants the tug and embarked divers,
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and Is indicating so to DoS. NORTHCOM does not require the 2-8 aircraft also included
in the offer, or the second ship.
Israel Two Military and two Health Officials (Page 13, second offer from Israel) - The two "Military
Officials" are Military Public
Health Professionals and are already here. NORTHCOM sees them filling essentially a civil
function. Think this one is
OBE.
Netherlands Frigate VAN AMSTEL (Page 17, bottom two offers) - The Frigates referred to in the
offers dated 31 Aug and 5 Sep are
both VAN AMSTEL. This is a duplicate offer. The remainder of the offer (KDC-10 with
relief supplies) is civil in nature
and NORTHCOM defers to FEMA. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the ship.
Pumps (Page 18, first, third and fourth offers) - NORTHCOM wants these pump's•
. Additional Pumps (Not in DoS Matrix).• Quite a bit of ongoing coordination between Army
Corps of Engineers. DoS,
NORTHCOM and the Dutch. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the pumps and has
email chain suggesting DoS
is aware of offer. NORTHCOM will coordinate with DoS to get this renected in
matrix.
United Kingdom HMS CUMBERLAND (Not on Matnx) - This was a direct offer by UK LNO to
NORTHCOM. NORTHCOM does
require the ship and no further action is'required.
let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. 0 B6
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASED IN PART DR- \~5'
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TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/10/05
Shift 3 (1500 - 2300)
NEA Representative End ofSbiftReport - Victor Manley
Israel
FEMA advises that four generators offered by Israel may no longer be needed. The
offer. Israel Embassy Special Advisor] !was expected to B6
call the Task Force with the information by Sunday 9/11. [FEMA's need is for 60 Hz,
150 Kw or larger, 110 or 120-240 volts with adaptors for US plugs.] A decision'
regarding whether to accept the offer will be made after Kaufman calls on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia
The lOO million dollar aid offer reported by Embassy Riyadh on 9/07 (Riyadh 6305 on
the Class system) has been added to the Summary of Foreign Assistance Received or
Expected. While no formal acceptance cable has been sent, according to NEA/ARPI
Office Director Alan Misenheimer the offer has been discussed in meetings. of the
outgoing Saudi ambassador with the President and the Secretary. The offer is
complicated by the fact that the money is not to go directly to the USG. but to an Aramco
Subsidiary based in Houston which would use the money to buy relief items and provide
them to NGOs and local governments. According to Misenheimer.this procedure is
'\ i likely to change after discussions with the Saudis. The incoming Saudi ambassador wiU<,;. t: .
present his credentials to the Secretary on Monday, and how to handle this offer will ber :' «
one of the topics on the agenda Misenheimer recommends that no acceptance cable be
sentatthistime.

DATE/CASE ID: 06 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C !
From: Rosenstock, Matthew S

Sent: Friday, September 23. 2005 1:37 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Fox, Stephen R (NENRA)
Cc: Harris, Michelle F; Waters, John R (NENIPA)
SUbject: RE: ACTION: Follow-up actions on Hurricane Katrina
Steve,
The MRN for the thank you cable to Israel for the offer of assistance is STATE 174118
The matrix for Israel is totally screwed up. I tried to correct this once, but was told the Task Force would not remove
anything from the' matrix. The GOI offers of assistance are repeated multiple times with slight variations, all garbles of a
couple of main offers (problem partly caused by GOI calling every agency in town to reiterate their assistanec offers). In
the matrix, line 240 is accurate, line 243 is accurate, lines 245 and 244 are the same thing, line 246 is accurate, line 247
and 249 deal with the same offer. line 250 is accurate. All other lines in the matrix concerning Israel are either inaccurate
or garbled repeats of the offers mentioned in the lines I just mentioned and should be deleted. All GOI offers were
eventually declined except for the relief flight mentioned in the second document.
The Palestinian Authority made a $10.000 donation to the American red Cross. The Matrix reflects this, but the second
document you sent does not, and should be changed to reflect the PA contribution. The thank you cable for the PA was
STATE 172112. .
let me know if you need anything else.
Cheers,
Matt .
-----Original Message----- .
From: Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA)
sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 12:01 PM
To: NEA-ARPI-DL; NEA-ELA-DL; NEA-MAG-DL; NEA-IPA-DL
Cc: Harris, MichelleF
Subject: ACTlON: Follow-up actions on Hurricane Katrlna
Colleagues --
The chain below is a little hard to follow, but here is what is needed on a reasonably quick basis
(the urgency is principally to close out Katrina-related business before we are inundated with Rita
over the weekend).
1. Look at the followirtq chart of needed follow-up actions to 'fill in the blanks and close the thank-
you loops on gifts received from NEA countries. There actions for most, though not all, NEA desk
officers.
« File: NEA Follow-up actions 09 23 05.doc »

This table is cross-referenced to the master matrix. in step 2 below (which is SBU/close hold).
2. Check in this master matrix for any items for your countries that I may have missed.
« File: Working -- International Offers of Assistance - 091605 1600 EDT.xls»

3. Send me an e-mail via the reply function (don't fill in boxes in the matrix) with responses to the
"actions needed" items or other things you have spotted in the matrix. I'll assemble everything
and send one response to the WG. ' .
4. If you need to draft a thank-you reply cable, the models to use are below. Generally. I don't
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE -' 1
I
UNCLASSIFIED
a
; think they need a front office clearance (beyond cc to the staff aides). Send them directly to
Michelle Harris for approval, cc to me, and push them out.
5. Drop dead date is allegedly 1:00 today, but under the circumstances, mid-afternoon will be
more than acceptable. I'll be out 3-5 and will send then,
Thanks.
Ste-ve PO:{
Deputy Director, NEA/RA
Office of Regional Affairs
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
. Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)

sent: Friday, september23,2005 10:12 AM
To: Kabina Working Group; Milhous, Virginia H(AF/EX)
Cc: Tucker, Kelly J
Subject: cable Actions
Importance: High
KWG Regional Bureau Reps -
Per meeting this morning:
• Attached please find the current outgoing Cable Log.

• Refer to my email yesterday (Subject: Katrina Cable Guidance) for sample cable language, and advise supporting
desks and/or posts to use the same. The less deviation from the sample language the better.
• FYI - A draft cable does exist for 100% declined countries. I will distribute to the KWG after receiving further
guidance from S.
• By 1:OOpm today, please send me a list of countries that have open offers/remaining action items, Le.,
- Country A, 500 tents, pending FEMA decision
- Country B, USD 10,000, cable being drafted
- Country C, plastic sheeting and 1,000 rations, country offer 100% declined (holding for S guidance)
• Let's give a big push to get all acceptance/partial acceptance cables out today if at all possible.
Thanks,
Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group
From: Harris, Michelle F
sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:40 PM
To: Katrina WorkingGroup
Cc: Visek, Richard C; Milhous, Virginia H(AF/EX); Smith, NakitaS
Subject: Katrina Cable Guidance "
Hi Everyone -
Please use the following as examples (fonnaUwording) for drafting acceptance/partial acceptance cables. You can
draft cables using Cable Express. Run clearances. then transmit to me via email. I'll review, track, pass to
Deborah for final chop. .
2
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
';;'/"', '
• Acceptance of cash donations: State 172114 bfState 172098
• Acceptance of material donations: State 172092
• Partial acceptance of cash and/or material donations: See cables above for TPs 1 and 3, State 172113 for TP
2
For Talking Points: Use exact language as in cables above for TPs 1 and 3. EditTP 2 to reflect offer details.
For Subject Line: Use exact wording as in cables above, substitute country name.
Required clearances are as follows:
• ' For all above cables: Reg Bureau, L (this week Richard Visek, next week Richard or Peter Gutherie), TFUS01
(Deborah via me)
• For cash donations: Add RM - info only (Donna Bordley)
• For material donations.Add OFDA (Tony Stitt - tstitt@ofda.net)
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group
« File: Cables matrix 09-20-2005.xls »
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1 M .

Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 20057:30 PM
To: 'stuart.nightingale@hhs.gov'
RELEASED IN PART
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: proposal for forensic team B6
-----original Message---~-
From, Shlomi Kofman [mailto:Emb-mng@ISRAELEMB.ORG]
Sent: wednesday, september 07, 2005 7:08 PM
To: . TaskForce -1 .
Cc: Rosenstock, Matthew Sj 'thompsonce@state.gov'j 'aledlevy@bezekint.net'j Shai Tamir
Subject: proposal for forensic team .
Proposal by,the Government of Israel of assistance for the relief

operation,
A. Provided by the Surgeon General of IDF and the Director General of the Israeli ministry
of Health.
1. Assistance in identification of dead victims. Forensic medicine using modern

technologies including medical forensic
specialists and pqlice specialist officers (the specialties include DNA, dental and
more) with experience gained from
their work as a result of terror attacks and during the assistance which was provided
by Israeli team send to work in
Thailand after the Tsunami disaster.
During the tsunami work the team gained special experience of identification of
bodies effected by water . .
2. Assistance in educating and training primary responders (medical, police, army and
other supporting forces) and .
community leaders and workers in providing mental support and a follow up for the
traumatized communities in
crisis. This program is focused basically on prevention of stress related disorders and
post trauma reactions in
respondents and victims as well. This program was executed in Thailand and Sri Lanka
during the Tsunami relief
operation and of course in Israel during the last five years.
3. Assistance in operating information systems to provide data on casualties and dead

victims treated in medical
facilities and institutes. The medical system ih Israel has developed and operates an
advanced computerized
system for gathering data and distribution of information on identified and
unidentified hospitalized casualties.
4. Primary health care clinic or teams which have an ability to treat acute illness or
common chronic and infectious
diseases with resuscitation capabilities. This teams can work as united primary'clinic
and secondary medicine
specialists in big refugee shelters or as a small medical teams reaching out for
survivors.
B. The specialists in all fields can be.present at any specified location within 36-48
hours.
Best Regards,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENt OF STATE 1

DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
, r
Shlomi Kofman UNCLASSIFIED
Director of Ambassador's Office
Embassy of Israel
3514 International Drive NW
Washington, D.C. 20008 '
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED DL3~
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN FULL
From: Gisvold. Lisa C
Sent: Saturday, September 10. 2005 5:55 PM
To: SES-O CMS; Bass. John R (OPS)
Subject: FW: Generators I Tarps
From: rmtkatrina_dmc [mailto:rmtkatrina_dmc@ofda.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:34 PM
To: stitt, Tony; TaskForce-1; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Gisvold, Lisa C
Cc: rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina rm; rmtkatrina lc; Boyle, John; Boyle, John; Leonardo,
Christine; Leonardo, Christine; Salih, Nazik - .
SUbject: RE: Generators / Tarps
Dfid rep says they have no plastic sheeting in Miami.
Mary Beth
From: Stitt, Tony

To: 'TaskForce-1@state.gov"; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; 'gisvoldlc@state.gov'
Christine; Leonardo, Christine; Salih, Nazik;-rmtkatrina dmc
Subject: Generators. / Tarps -
TF1 - Please pass to Lisa Gisvold.
We understand that FEMA is requesting tarps and generators urgently.
Tarps: This was·already on the list of matrix commodities that we were going to accept.
In addition, John Boyle (OFDA Liaison at FEMA) is going.to pass a reminder on the
availability of OFDA plastic sheeting in Miami to the FEMA Logs team. Todd - do you know
if DFID has plastic sheeting at our joint warehouse in Miami? That could be an additional
source if needed, since they have offered up their Miami commodities. MarY Beth - a
possible question for our DFID friends here ...
Generators: According to the matrix, Israel has Us-sourced generators in Spain en route
to Israel, which they are offering to re-route back to the US. John - according to the
matrix, there are two aOOkw, one 1,SOOkw, and one 1,600kw. What else does FEMA need to
know to determine usability? Voltage? Once we know what we need to know, we can ask
State to go back with the info request.
Thanks,
Tony

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA . 1
DATE/CASE ID: 18 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: Gisvold, Lisa C

To: SES-O_CMS; Bass, John R (OPS) RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: FW: Generators I Tarps
-----Original Message--~--
From: rmtkatrina_dmc [mailto:rmtkatrina_dmc@ofda.net]
To: Stitt, Tony; TaskForce-I; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Gisvold, Lisa C
Cc: rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina rm; rmtkatrina l~; Boyle, John; Boyle, John; Leonardo,
Christine; Leonardo, Christine; Salih, Nazik -
Subject: RE: Generators / Tarps
Dfid rep says they have no plastic sheeting in Miami.
Mary Beth
From: Stitt, Tony

To: 'TaskForce-1@state.gov'; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; 'gisvoldlc@state.gov'
ch~istine; Leonardo, Christine; Salih, Nazik;-rmtkatrina dmc
:r;,c:' ~uPj;lep,t·,~:;f,G.e,nerators / Tarps
-r: ~i-;' ·'z'~· .ii.~~ ;~ .~. ~:} ::;' ~\' ~; . .
Tf~ ~ Please pass to Lisa Gisvold. I.
We understand that FEMA is requesting tarps and generators urgently,_
Tarps: This was already on the list of matrix commodities that we were going to accept.
In addition, John Boyle (OFDA Liaison at FEMA) is going to pass a reminder on the .
availability of OFDA plastic sheeting in Miami to the FEMA Logs team. Todd - do you know
if DFID has plastic sheeting at our joint warehouse in Miami? That could be an additional
source if needed, since they have offered up their Miami commodities. Mary Beth - a
possible question for our DFID' friends here ...
Generators: According to the matrix, Israel has US-sourced generators in Spain en route
to Israel, which they are offering to re-route back to the US. John - according to the
matrix, there are two 800kw, one 1,SOOkw, and one 1,600kw. What else does FEMA need to
know to determine usability? Voltage? Once we know what we need to know, we can ask
State to go back with the info request.
Thanks,
Tony

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINJA
DATE/CASE 10: 26 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
Chait Martino I
From: CMS Taskf'orcef O:
Sent: Friday. September 09,20058:20 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1- LogA RELEASED IN PART
Cc:
Subject:
TaskForce·1
Action: Israel Generators
B6
For Action:
Israel
FEMA wants the power generators that the GOl has offered, but has questions about technical issues. FEMA
has requested Task Force support in identifying an Israeli technical point of contact to answer these questions.
Shlomi Kaufinan (Israel Embassy Special Advisor~ rill provide technical information on five B6
types of generators.by email, to Task Force by Sunday 9711.

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANKTUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASED IN ~'?s b
TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Forcean;t.,i8;5 .
Shift 1 (2300 - 0700)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - Steve Fox
No new action or info items to report.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA'
From 9/10 Shift 3: DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
Israel
FEMA advises that four generators offered by Israel may no longer be needed.. The
offer. Israel Embassy Special Advisor Shlomi Kaufinan I' Fas expected to B6
call the Task Force with the information by Sunday 9/11. [FEMA's need is for 60 Hz,
150 Kw or larger, 110 or 120-240 volts with adaptors for US plugs.] A decision
regarding whether to accept the offer will be made after Kaufman calls on Sunday.
9/11 Shift 2 Action Item: ifKaufman calls, pass the info to OFDA rep on the TF, for
coordination with FEMA. As needed, pass info back to Kaufman and Emb. Tel Aviv.
When this situation is resolved, it should be included in the shift's sitrep (audience: the
Secretary) but not until then. Note that during shift 1, OFDA rep on the TF queried their
logistics staffto see ifgenerators were among items no longer needed. If this is the case,
consult with OFDA to determine whether this means we should decline the Israeli offer
and have these generators move on to Israel. .
Saudi Arabia
B5
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Germany; Offer of high-speed water pumps

DATE/CASE ID: 29 NOV 2006 20050399] UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva. Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director RELEASED IN FLTLL

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 5:22 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 E; Offutt, Denison K; TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: LET US BE CLEAR ON ISSUE OF GENERATORS
All, this appears to be the last word on generators. THis implies we need to be clear
with the Israelis (NEA rep pIs follow up) and adjust" any further cables to posts to
decline generators.
-----original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForce1E
Sent: sunday, September 11, 2005 5: 13 PM
To: Offutt, Denison K; CMS TaskForcel-Director
Subject: FW: Generators
From: Stitt,. Tony [mailto:tstitt@ofda.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 5:09 PM
To: TaskPorce-l
Cc: Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Leonardo, Christine; Leonardo, Christin~; Scheurer, Rebecca;
rmtkatrina "dmri rmtkatrina rm
Subject: Generators
For the Task Force: Updated guidanc~ on generators. We should decline all pending
offers for generators. FEMA has been able'to souF~e all generator needs locally. Repeat
- all generator offers should be'decline"d:
J ,.' !:
Thanks,
Tony
Tony Stitt
Deputy Manager for Operations
USAID Operations Center
(703) 526-2210
tstitt@ofda.net
UNITED STATES DEPARTI\1 ENT OF STATE

DATE/CASE 10: 09 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
. From: CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator RELEASED IN FULL

To: . TaskForce-1; TaskForce-3
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Israeli offer of assistance: Experts to DC
According to NENIPA, Israel is sending two military and two health officials to Washington
via commercial air to serve as resource should their expertise be needed. The four are enroute
and will be on standby at the Israeli Embassy .
.Felix Hernandez
TF-l

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1Q
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 11:40 AM
To: Rosenstock, Matthew S
Cc: Greene, David J; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Updated Israeli Assistance Offers
RELEASED IN FULL
Excellent- I'm carrying in to the Matrix folks right now. NEA rocks!
Jason
From: Rosenstock, Matthew5
sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 11:30 AM
To: TaskForce-l .
Cc: Greene, David J
Subject: UpdatedIsraeli Assistance Offers
Colleagues - I've made some changes to the Israeli assistance offers listed in the attached spreadsheet, making them
more accurate. Also, lines 196 and 197 of the spreadsheet reflect two versions of the same offer. We should probably
delete line 196. Finally, lines 193. 194 and 195 are all variations of the same GOI offer (a result of the Israeli Embassy
calling numerous officials and repeating the offer over the last few days). I would suggest leaving in line 193 and
deleting 194 and 195. You might add the following language to line 193, "The GOI has made the same offer to DOD
as mil-to-mil assistance."
Thanks,
Matt R.
Matthe~ S. Rosenstock
Desk Officer
Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs
U.S. Department of State, Rm.6251
Tel: (202) 647-2267
Fax: (202) 736-4461
« File: Working -- International Offers of Assistance - 0909051100 EDT.xls»

REVlEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M .
From: eMS TaskForce1Q
Sent: Monday, September 12. 2005 9:35 AM RELEASED IN PART
To: 'dbsmith@osophs.dhhs.gov'; 'rmkatrina@state.ofda.net'
Cc: Greene, David J(Main Stale); TaskForce-1 B6
.SUbject: FW: Israeli NGO Offer of Assistance
>NEA Hurricane Katrina Update

>09:22am 12 Sept 05
>
>ISRAEL - Bob Hopkins, TFSouth - Tel: 225-242-6083 x89 /1· I
reports that. B6
18 Israelis of the NGO 'Israeli Flight Aid' are on the ground ~n Baton Rouge and have met
with the Dept of Louisiana Health Services to offer their assistance. Group is comprised
of a journalist, divers, EMS team and doctors who want to go to into the affected area.
>
Has this NGO's request of assistance be previously received? Has it been vetted by FEMA?
What guidance can we offer TFsouth?
>NEA TF POC: David Benze

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
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Choi, Martino I B6
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From:
Sent:
ITuesday, September 06,20053:20
I PM
To: Bass, John R; TaskForce-1
Cc: I IBolton. Deborah A
SUbject: FW: Israeli Offer
John,
Just got off the phone with NORTHCOM and they will pursue mil-to-mil the Israeli offer of the dirty water diver
capability.
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D I was in another meeting until the very end of the conference call. Ms. Bolton informed me
you received your answer during the call. Please let me know if you need anything further
from NC on this issue.
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Subject: FW: Israeli Offer

DA~~~n§f)dD: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Page 2 of2
UNCLASSIFIED
Ma'am, Sir,
Reference below offer of Israeli assistance, please review and make determination if it's something you can use
from the military standpoint.
OFDA,
Same question for you to work with FEMA on whethe.r or not there's a need from your end.
Both NORTHCOM and OFDA please get back to me as soon as possible.
VIR, Bill
IISIGNEDII
B6
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From: Bass, John R
Sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 12:35 PM
To: I I
Subject: FW: Israeli Offer
0- action for you, pis. jump on this asap
From: Thomas, Harry K

Sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 12:33 PM
To: Bass, John R; Ukins, Rose M
ee: Dibble, Elizabeth L (NENFO)(Main State); CMS TaskForcel-Director; CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; Chacon, Amold A
Subject: Israeli Offer
Israeli Naval Attache Capt Rehm (sp) has offered a diving unit that specializes in recovery from "dirty water."
John. please askl'-- .....J.lto pass this onto to JTF Katrina/northcom.
I told the Capt that we would pass the request on and see if it matches our needs but did take the Oppty to ask for
forensic experts. He promised to check and get back to us.
Tel: I
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AlI:1 Ican handle just wanted to keep NEA and p~ in the loop.
Harry
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(U) The numberof foreign nationals reported missing is now 879, reflecting a slight increase due to
updated information from several foreign governments. CA expects that numberto decrease as the lists
are scrubbed and duplicate names are removed, (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
U.S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

(U) Office space to house Department and reliefpersonnelwas identified in BatonRouge near FEMA
operauons.rriisKForce e-mails, ielecons) --~- - - - ----
UNCLASSIFIED
917/2005
!F US 0] SitrepOIO Page 1 of2
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Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN FULL
From: eMS TaskForce1F [c=US;a= ;p=GOV+DOS;0=Amerlcas101;s=Task Force 1
F;g=User;ou1=AM102;ou2=SS01-101;]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 2:44 PM
To: Cook, Nerissa J{Main Slale); Nonnan, Alain G{Main Slate)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: TFUS01SItrep010 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DATE/CASE ID: 21 AUG 2006 200503991
From: CMS TaskForcelB-OMS

sent: Wednesday, september 07,200510:37 AM
To: POEMS HelpDesk
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: TFUSOISItrepOl0
. Please post Sitrep 10 to the Web. It wasn't posted earlier.
thanks, Deretta
•
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operation~enter
SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010
UNITED STATES TASK FORCE
. 0500 EDT Wtdnesday,Scptember 07, 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The USG identified forensic assistance asa top priority. Several foreign governments offered·
forensic assistance, including Gennany, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the
Czech Republic, Poland. Hungary and Thailand. (l'askForce e-mails, telecons)
(U) The USG accepted assistance from Canada, Israel. Mexico, Argentina, and WHO for health and
human services. The USG also accepted aid from Russia, China, Egypt, Thailand, Spain, and Canada
for relief supplies, generators, fuel, and energy expertise. Canada and Mexico also deployed convoys,
including planes, helicopters. ships, trucks, crews, divers, and relief supplies. TRANSCOM will
transport water pumps from the Netherlands and Gennany. India and Pakistan offered money and other
relief supplies. (l'askForce e-mails, telecons)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) DS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported all appear to be in good
condition. (TaskForce e-mai\telecons) .
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INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL,PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT,: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
FOREIGN,ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. (U) 122 countries and 16 international organizations
have offered assistance. Embassy Abuja reports that the
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Government of Nigeria would like to present the secretary
with a us $1 million check at UNGA; l is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
2. (U) Embassy colombo transmitted to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' US $25,000 donation to the
American Red Cross, in the form of a check drawn from the
Bank of Maldives. TF presented the check to a Red Cross
representative. (Task Force)
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (u) The committee for. the Implementation of Textile
Agreements voted September 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
china safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.
(EB/Task Force E-Mail)
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) As of september 14, USAID had received 33
commodity flights: 11 from the UK, 3 from France, 2 from
Italy, 2 from Russia, 2 from Spain 2 from Egypt, 2 from
Tunisia, 1 from china, 2 from Thaiiand, 2 from UNICEF, 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the czech Republic, and
1 from sweden. (state south 9/14 Daily Activity Report)
STATUS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
5. (U) Thirteen countries have reported citizens
unaccounted for or believed to be deceased: Belgium (6),
Brazil (23), canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), poland (12), portugaJ
(2), south Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK .
(approximately 20). This data was received from official
embassy communications; the actual numbers could be
hi gher. . (CA/oes Status Report)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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CXSKOPJE:
ACTION: POL
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RUEHTRO/USLO TRIPOLI IMMEDIATE 4135 .
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INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL,PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT.: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT
FOREIGN· ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
have offered assistance. Embassy Abuja reports that the
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Government of Nigeria would like to present the secretary
with a us $1 million check at UNGA; L is conducting an
2. (U) Embassy colombo transmitted to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' US $25,000 donation to the
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (u) The Committee for, the Implementation of Textile
china safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) As of september 14, USAID had received 33
Italy, 2 from Russia, 2 from spain 2 from Egypt, 2 from
Tunisia, 1 from china, 2 from Thaiiand, 2 from UNICEF, 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the czech Republic, and
1 from Sweden. (state South 9/14 Daily Activity Report)
STATUS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
Brazil (23), Canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), Poland (12), portuga~
(2), South Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK
higher .. (CA/oeS Status Report)
RICE
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DATE/CASE ID: 29 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCtASSIFIED
From: eMS TaskForc:elL
sent: Friday, September09, 200S 6:31 PM
To:
Cc:
CMS TaskForcelLoggerA
TaskForce-l
UNCLASSIFIED
Subject: Incoming call on Tunslan Aidto land in Uttle Rock
NEA Bill Lawrence (x 74676) called to advise that U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Mr. Hudson said that
two Tunisian planes are landing in Little Rock with 20 tons of supplies and aid. He urged that we use
this "good news story" at our earliest convenience. This.aid has not yet been acknowledged publically.
Details in sitrep to come our way by eMail. yesterday, he said, planes from Israel and Egypt landed with
aid but have not been reported on or announced either.
Bonnie Gutman
PA, Taskforce
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASED IN FULL
State: Short-list of prioritY countries based on assistance offered:

supplies in Martinique offered .
Belgium: TA assistance-generators/water pumps

DATE/CASE ID: 23 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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APPR: D S
DRAFT: D S
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06/28/06 (202) 647-9387
TFUS01:D SILLIMAN
S/ES-O:M TOLLIVER
S, D, P, E, T, M, G, R, TFUS01, S/ES-O-2, S/ES-3,

S/ES-IRM, S/ES-O/CMS, S/ES-EX, S/ES-5
IMMEDIATE ALDAC, SECDEF WASHDC IMMEDIATE+
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
. ~,! -: .
TAGS.: .PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT: TFUqpl SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PLEDGED

have offered assistance. Embassy Ahuja reports that the
Government of Nigeria would like to present the Secretary.
with a us $1 million check at UNGA; L is conducting an
2. (U) Embassy Colombo transmitted to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' US $25;000 donation to the
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (U) The Committee for the Implementation of Textile

UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED 2
China safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.

COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) As of September 14, USAID had received 33

Italy, 2 from Russia, 2 from Spain, 2 from Egypt, 2 from
Tunisia, 1 from China, 2 from Thailand, 2 from UNICEF, 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the Czech Republic, and
1 from Sweden. (State South 9/14 Daily Activity Report)
STATUS OF .FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING

Brazil (23), Canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), Poland (12), Portugal
(2), South Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK
higher. {CA/OCS, Status Report)
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SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE

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From: eMS TaskForce1Q [c=US;a= ;P=GOV+DOS;o=AmJlti101;s=Task Force 1 Q;g=User;ou1
=AM102;ou2=SS01-1 01;]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:04 PM
To: NEA-Staff-DL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TFUS01:9/9/05 Katrina - Shift 2 NEA Wrap~Up
TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 919/05

Shift 2 (7:00 AM-3:00 PM)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report- Jason Bruder
Tunisia
The Tunisian Flight is en-route, stopped at Andrews for re-fuelling and scheduled to arrive in Little Rock
around 4PM EST. According to Desk Officer Bill Lawrence the two C-130's contain 7 tons of blankets and 13
tons of tents, water, detergent, diapers, and other relief items from Red Crescent. Not that many flights have
actually arrived (or been accepted) this week which makes the Tunisian and Egyptian contributions very
significant.
Israel
A relief flight from Israel arrived on the night of the 8_9th carrying 70 tons of relief supplies. Discrepancies in .
the Israeli contribution section of the donor's matrix were cleared up by Desk Officer Matt Rostock. A Hill
staffer called to find out why "we were refusing assistance from Israel," and was directed to the Israel Desk.
Ambassador Thomas personally advised us to tell the Israelis that we did not need their forensic team at present,
but given the large number of bodies yet to be discovered we may yet.
Egypt B6
I . 'called in at 7AM to protest FEMA's rejection of additional Egyptian

reHef material at this time. An American C-5 and C-130 are departing Cairo, empty, for the U.S. on Saturday
and Sunday. ~ Ipointed out that there was a target of opportunity to transship the remaining relief
supplies (water, tents, etc). FEMA was unable to schedule the flight on Thursday "at this time, for logistical
reasons." Apparently, FEMA can only accept relief supplies with a designated recipient available who can take
the material upon arrival. Sherry Hazelhurst, OFDA rep on TSUSOI sent an e-mail top the Desk that stated
FEMA's current inability to accept additional supplies.
Kuwait
The Secretary wanted to comment on total aid received at the Under Secretary Hughes swearing-in. A debate
among SIES staff regarding the exact nature of the Kuwaiti $100 million! $400 million offer ensued prior the
Secretary's comments and was resolved with input from the Desk. Kuwait Desk Officer David Berns up-dated
the "action" section of the donor's matrix. . .
Saudi Arabia and Oman
Cleared-up discrepancies in donors matrix including addition of $15 million in assistance from Oman.

DATE/CASE ID: 08 FEB 2007 200503991
- ~ ....
Bahrain
During the previous shift the following report came in by cable from Bahrain:
"Major Arabic and English dailies carried a statement September 7 from the Ambassador expressing "profound
gratitude" for the $5 million offer of assistance from the Government of Bahrain, as well as the many gestures of
compassion, concern, and generosity shown by the Bahraini people. English dailies Bahrain Tribune and the
GulfDaily News carried the statement on the front page. Arabic dailies Al Ayam and Akhbar Al Khalij printed
the statement in full with a photo ofthe Ambassador. FoIJowing a meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of
Labor Al-Alawi thanked the Ambassador for his press statement, which he said was very much appreciated by
the Bahrainis."
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: eMS TaskForce1·Dil"ectOr
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7:21 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES_DutyDeputies; TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
SUbject: FW: To Log - notification of Cairo re MREs
John: Is this correct? I thought the USDA problem pertained just as much to MRE from
these other countries. Not taking German and France MREs and accepting them from Egypt
and Russia is the worst possible PR story._ Any ~lues on how this cropped up? Eileen
> -----Original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForce3I
>Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:37 AM
>To: CMS TaskForcelF
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: To Log·- notification of Cairo re MREs
>
>Left message for DCM Cairo Stuart Jones regarding problems with MRES. Informed him that
US would not accept MREs from EU countries, but at this point would accept MREs from
Egypt, Russia, Israel and Thailand.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUM MINI A 1
DATE/CASE 10: 24 OCT 2006 200503991
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From:
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To:
Cc:
SUbJect:
I notice the State TF report goes to a standard distribution that does not include NORTHCOM, the primary
COCOM in this case. For parallel coverage, I would suggest you add some of the addressees in the
NORTHCOM SITREP, which I have copied below.
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CDR USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE//ECCC//
CDR USSTRATCOM OFFUTT AFB NE
INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC
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SECSTATE WASHOC
SECSTATE WASHINGTON DC
CMC WASHINGTON DC
COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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HQ FORSCOM-CMD GRP FT MCPHERSON GA
HQ FORSCOM-G3 FT MCPHERSON GA
1AF TYNDALL AFB FL
1AF TYNDALL AFB FL
HQ FIRST ARMY-G3 FT GILLEM GA
HQ FIRST ARMY-G3 FT GILLEM GA
FSHTX MESSAGE CENTER FT SAM HOUSTON TX
CDR 5 ARMY DCSEOC FT SAM HOUSTON TX
CDR JFHQ-NCR FT MCNAIR DC
JFHQ-NCR J3 FT MCNAIR DC
CJTF NORTH//J3//
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CDR USNORTHCOM//CS//
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HQ USNORTHCOM//J7//
HQ USNORTHCOM
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP.2006 200503991
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HO USNORTHooM//POLAD//
HO USNORTHCOM//SG//
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HQ NORAD COMMAND CTR CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AFS CO·
CMOC CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AFS CO
HQ NORAD PETERSON AFB CO//JS//
NO NORAD PETERSON AFB CO//J3//
COMLANTAREA COGARD PORTSMOUTH VA
COMPACAREA COGARD ALl\MBDA CA
NQ USAF WASHINGTON OC//CC//
SEC RET
Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty Director
STATE OUTGOING:
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ORIGIN SS-OO
INFO LOG-OO NP-OO AF-OO AID-DO AIT-OO A!'IAD-OO AOP-OO

AEX-OO AS-DO 11.-00 ACQ-OO CA-OO COME-OO CooE-OO
DIM-DO DOTE-OO WHA-OO DS-OO MEDS-OO EAP-OO E8-00
EUR-OO FAAB-OO F8IE-00 UTED-OO FDRE-01 VC-OO FSI-OO
OBO-OO H-OO TEDE-OO INR-OO 10-00 VCE-OO MMP-OO
MOFM-OO M-OO AC-OO NEA-OO NSAE-OO OCS-OO ore-co
OIG-OO NlMA-OO OPR-OO EPAU-OO PA-OO PER-OO PM-DO
ACE-DO P-OO SCT-OO IRM-OO SSO-OO MR-OO T-OO
SA-DO FMP-OO R-OO EPAE-OO SCRS-OO SDBU-OO PMB-OO
DSCC-OO PRM-OO DRL-OO G-OO ALM-OO NFAT-OO SAS-OO
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APPROVED BY: TFUS01:M GALLAGHER
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DESIRED DISTRIBUTION:
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HQ USSOCOM MACDILL AFB FL IMMEDIATE
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HO USSOUTHCOM J2 MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE
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AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
UNCLAS STATE 165878
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958, N/A

TAGS: PREL, PINS, 1!EMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 013 AS OF 1530 EDT
THURSDAY, SBPTEMBER 08, 2005
Unclassified Telegram Text M Gallagher, Coordinator.
Thursday. September 08. 2005

\
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) Three flights from the.UK. and one each from spain
and Russia landed relief supplies at Little Rock today.
An additional Russian aircraft. as well as one flight from
France and two from Egypt are scheduled to land at Little
Rock later today. Tunisian and Israeli aircraft are
scheduled for tomorrow. (Task Force)
2. (U) The Mexican 45-truck convoy cleared the border at

1032. (Task Force/NORTHCOM e-mail)
3. (U) A total of 105 foreign countries and 11

international organizations have generously offered
assistance to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or
increased offers of assistance have been made by, portugal
-- two percent of its oil reserves (500.000 barrels);
Vietnam -- offered $100.000; Armenia -- increased its
offer to $200,000 from $100,000; Sao Tome -- offered
$18.000. and Guyana -- offered plywood. (Task Force)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
4. (U) Foreign consular officials have located 549

formerly missing foreign nationals, up from 196. [Task
Force)
U.S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

3
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
S. (U) USDA is deploying personnel to Little Rock AFB and
other locations to inspect MREs and other food aid. (Task
Force, Task Force/FEMA e-mail)
6. (U) Department of State-South has worked out a process

by which consular officials from the nine permanent
consulates in New Orleans may visit their offices. D05-
South will communicate those procedures tomorrow morning.
Procedures will also be provided to allow other missions
to visit New Orleans accompanied by DOS·South personnel
and Louisiana State Police. British Ambassador David
Manning is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge tomorrow. (Task
Force/State-South tel con)
7. (U) NORTHCOM is now coordinating an 10 system to track

all foreign relief flights. (Task Force/RMTKatrina e-
mail)
RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
.~ .. . .....
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN i-li.:t ~S
From: eMS TaskForce1Q B6
Sent: Monday, September 12,20052:59 PM .
To: NEA-Staff-Assistants-DL; NEA-PD-DL; NEA-IPA-DL; NEA-ARPI-Dl; NEA-ELA-Dl
Cc: Scobey, Margaret (USUN){New York); TaskForce-1
Subject: NEA End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shift 2 (0700 - 1500)
TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/12/05

Shift 2 (0700-1500)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - David Benze
Israel- (0922) Bob Hopkins, TFSouth - Tel: 225-242-6083 0/ Cell:f I reports that 18 Israelis BI
from the NGO 'Israeli Flight Aid' are on the ground in Baton Rouge and have met wtfh the Dept of Louisiana
Health Services to offer their assistance. Group is comprised of a journalist, divers, EMS team and doctors who
want to go to into the affected area. Bob Hopkins is trying to contact the group in Baton Rouge.
Bahrain - (0958) Bahraini Ministry of Finance AsstlUndersecretary Kooheji confirmed for post that the $5 .
million transfer has been completed and the Ministry has received formal verification from New York. Matrix
has been updated.
Riyadh - (I 030)Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme For
United Nations Development Organization) for $250k. The check was sent by HRH, Prince Tala! Abdul Aziz
Al Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter at the US Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy
of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of emergency reliefand rescue operations targeting
women and children victims ofthe recent hurricane in the U.S.A." Roger Anderson, Charleston Disbursing
Office is in direct contact with post on instructions to process the check through financial systems.
Jordan - (1140) Mobile Hospitals from Jordan. FEMA and HHS have declined. If Jordan could send -
through AID mission - medical supplies (no drugs) instead, such as first aid kits, USAID will attempt to place.
~fii>ii11t$: Michael Singh, Jordan Desk, is discussing this compromise with US Embassy Amman.
Notify Lisa in eMS, 7-7640, of outcome.
Jordan - Forensic Teams from Jordan. Turned offmainly due to licensure issues.
Saudi Arabia - The Secretary is meeting with the incoming Saudi Ambassador today at 1740L in New York.
The Saudis, through guidance provided in State 163278, have provided $100,000,000 in assistance (Riyadh
6305) to an Aramco subsidiary based in Houston. Ararnco is to spend the money to buy relief items and provide .
them to NGOs and local governments. The problem they are having now is trying to find ways to spend the
money. Saudis have commented that they are okay with press coverage of this donation.

DATE/CASE ID: 14 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: Gallagher, Michael F " , ..... RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:31 AM
To: TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForce1-Director
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams .
From: Dajani, Dina (OPHS) [mailto:DDajani@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
Sent: Thursda¥, September 08,.2005 9:24 AM
To: I gallaghermf@state.gov'.; 'cmstaskforcel@state .gov I
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
From: rmtkatrina_gh [mailto:rmtkatrina_ghCiOfda.netJ
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:26 PM .
To: rmtkatrina state
Cc: Prasad, Arjun H. (OPHS)i Marcham, Patrick (OPHS)i Mchale, Linda
(OPHS)i Dajani, Dina (OPHS); Smith, David B.
Subject: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
Christa,
Per our conversation, please see David's note below regarding specifics
that the team at HHS is looking for regarding assistance from countries
in this area of forensics. Same questions would apply to any other
countries that are looking to provide personnel in this area.
David currently understands 'formal offers have from:
. Israel, Germany, Hungary, Czech RepUblic; Australia, New Zealand and

Thailand.
Thanks,
Patrick
From: Smith, David B. [mailto:DBSmith@QSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:49 PM
To: rmtkatrina gh
Subject: Re: 09-07-05 On-The-Record Briefing: Executive Secretary of the
Department of State Harry K. Thomas, Jr. on the State Department's Role
in the Coordination of International' Offers of Support Related to
Hurricane Katrina
Patrick, would you get back to State on the German and other offer s to
provide mortuary and forensic assistance.
1. How many do they anticipate sending?
2. What are their skills and what are the numbers by skill?
3. Are they bilingual?
4. Are they prepared to operate in an austere environment?
5. Are they prepared to operate under US or State supervision?
6. Do they understand that they will have no federal liability
protection?
7. Could we have professional bio information?
Needless to say we would like to have this info ASAP.
Sent from my ~lackBerry Wireless Handheld


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From I l clarification on discrepancies (Czech Republic, France, Isr'ael,

FEMA (Sonja) is aware.

on Foreign Offers of Assistance

It took longer than we expected. However, here is clarification on the

Czech Republic Water Filtration unit (pag~ 6, first offer) Offer

and is indicating so to DoS. NORTHCOM does not require

Health Professionals and are already here. NORTHCOM sees

both VAN AMSTEL. This is a duplicate offer. The

and NORTHCOM defers to FEMA. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants

Pumps (Page 18, first, third and fourth offers) -

Additional Pumps (Not in DoS Matrix) - Quite a bit of

NORTHCOM and the Dutch. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the

is aware of offer. NORTHCOM will coordinate with DoS to

require the ship and no further action is required.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

France: Aircraft; 2 navy ships for transport; pre-positioned humanitarian

Germany: Offer of high-speed water pumps

Israel: Offer of medical supplies

Netherlands: TA with rebuilding levees

Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian supplies

Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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SUbJect: FW: SATCOM assistance from Israel and Germany

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From: Gisvold. Lisa C RELEASED IN PART

More guidance to field.

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY FOREIGN OFFERS

Afghanistan $100,000 cash

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FEMA (Sonja) is aware.

to a U.S. base. Civil in nature. NORTHCOM defers to FEMA.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNCLASSIFIED

require the ship and no further action is'required.

let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. 0 B6

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: Rosenstock, Matthew S

let me know if you need anything else.

« File: NEA Follow-up actions 09 23 05.doc »

« File: Working -- International Offers of Assistance - 091605 1600 EDT.xls»

From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)

KWG Regional Bureau Reps -

Per meeting this morning:

• Attached please find the current outgoing Cable Log.

Required clearances are as follows:

Let me know if you have any questions.

« File: Cables matrix 09-20-2005.xls »

From: eMS TaskForce1 M .

Proposal by,the Government of Israel of assistance for the relief

1. Assistance in identification of dead victims. Forensic medicine using modern

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