Head of the UN earthquake relief said the death toll could “double or more” above its current level of about 28,000
“If you are not here, you can’t imagine the tragedy,” says Israeli diplomat in charge of Turkey rescue mission
Rescue teams continue to work against time, including an IDF delegation that extracted 17 Turkish civilians from the rubble
Millions have been left without a roof over their head or without any heating in reportedly bitter winter weather
In recent days, Israel has experienced several smaller quakes in various parts of the country
Israeli delegation of at least 230 personnel, includes search and rescue experts, military medics and Health Ministry doctors, nurses and paramedics
Most powerful recorded quake since 1939 felt all the way to Israel and Egypt