Jerusalem – Israel’s leader says he has offered Italy rescue assistance following the magnitude 6 earthquake that shook the country.
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A statement from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday says he offered the help to his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi. The statement says he sends his condolences to the people of Italy.
Italy and Israel are close allies. Israel often offers and sends rescue assistance to countries that have experienced temblors.