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Israeli Rescue Unit Deployed to Thailand After Major Earthquake<\/strong>
\nA delegation from Israel\u2019s Search And Rescue Brigade (60th) departed for Thailand to assist in rescue operations following the earthquake that struck the country. At the same time, the unit conducted its scheduled training exercise this week at the Home Front Command base in Ramla. The exercise, part of ongoing emergency preparedness, involved experienced reserve soldiers and was reported on the official IDF website.<\/p>\n

Ready for Any Type of Civilian Rescue<\/strong>
\nTwice a year, 60th’s reservists gather for an intensive week of training, honing the skills required for complex rescue missions. \u201cWe need to be prepared for every possible civilian rescue scenario,\u201d explained Lt. Col. (Res.) A., a company commander in the unit. \u201cThat means being ready for any situation, wherever it may strike. We don\u2019t get to choose the time or place.\u201d<\/p>\n

The unit operates throughout Israel and occasionally abroad, often under extreme conditions and with minimal notice. Every rescue mission demands precise planning, expert technique, and the ability to adapt in real time.<\/p>\n

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Soldiers training | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the Field to the Frontlines\u2014Now in Thailand<\/strong>
\nWhile the training was underway in Israel, a separate team from the unit was already en route to Thailand to support local rescue efforts following the quake.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfamiliar Terrain Is Nothing New to Us\u201d<\/strong>
\n\u201cWorking in unfamiliar environments doesn\u2019t faze us,\u201d said the company commander. \u201cWe\u2019re on call 24\/7 for moments like these. The training our reservists are going through this week is designed to prepare them for exactly this kind of deployment\u2014whether it\u2019s navigating unstable terrain, rescuing victims from collapsed concrete, or reinforcing damaged building structures through tunneling to prevent further collapse.\u201d<\/p>\n

So Trained They Could Do It in Their Sleep<\/strong>
\nIn the first stage of training, the soldiers practiced each rescue scenario individually, gaining in-depth familiarity with every method. \u201cBefore they can respond to a multi-site event, they need to know each protocol inside and out\u2014so well they could carry it out in their sleep,\u201d said Lt. Col. (Res.) A.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe start from the basics,\u201d he added. \u201cDecisions as small as where and when to sleep during a long mission, what to eat, and how to tailor equipment to the exact demands of a specific operation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Soldiers training | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the training progressed, the team drilled essential skills like breaking through ceilings, building support structures, and cutting through concrete, steel, and wood. \u201cIf a person is trapped three floors below ground, we might need to breach multiple floors, all while reinforcing the surrounding structure to avoid collapse\u2014and doing it all under extreme time pressure. To succeed, every move has to be executed with precision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trusted Without Hesitation<\/strong>
\nBy week\u2019s end, the reservists will move into the final stage of training\u2014a comprehensive rescue simulation combining everything they\u2019ve practiced. If successful, the drill will be marked as complete.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, we have to be able to trust our rescuers with our eyes closed,\u201d the commander concluded. \u201cThe earthquake in Thailand caught everyone off guard, but within just a few hours, a team of Israeli experts was already on a plane to help. Taking part in missions that are this difficult and complex is both a privilege and a tremendous responsibility. We have to be ready to respond\u2014anywhere, anytime.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An Israeli delegation from the Search And Rescue Brigade (Yech\u2019tsa) has been dispatched to Thailand following a devastating earthquake. 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