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Israel sends fire fighting relief mission to Cyprus

Israel sent an aid mission to Cyprus on Monday to help extinguish huge wildfires near the island nation's capital of Limassol, following a request from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

The mission includes two 'Air-Tractor' firefighting aircraft, a crew of four pilots, a trained ground crew, wildfire experts and equipment, which includes approximately six tons of flame retardants.

Operation "Wings of Fire" is a joint initiative of Israel's National Security Ministry, the Israel Police Air Division, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, and the Israel Defense Forces, which will transport the crews and equipment.

The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.

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