Israeli Fire Brigade Planes and Personnel Arrive in Greece for 'Operation Firebirds' Aid Mission

Israeli fire brigade planes and personnel arrived in Greece on Thursday following an aid request from Athens. In an operation dubbed “Operation Firebirds”, firefighting crews and equipment were carried to Greece by the IDF’s “Rhino” plane. Usage of the plane was approved by Israel’s Defense Ministry. “The fires are multi-scene and have been raging in various locations in Greece for the last few hours,” said National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben Gvir. “The firefighting planes from the “Eled” squadron under the command of the Israel Police Air Force and the professional teams of the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority will join the forces on the ground to help put out these fires, as part of fruitful cooperation and mutual assistance for many years between Israel and Greece.” This aid is being conducted in partnership with various Israeli leadership, defense, and security apparatus along with the Israeli ambassador and the Greek Embassy.