[Righty_McRight]

"We also offer field hospitals, medical kits and equipment for temporary housing, reinforcement for hospitals, or any assistance that you may require," Sharon wrote. He said the teams and equipment could be ready in 24 hours.

I believe they offered similar help to the nations hit by the tsunami, but they were rejected.

[ariamne]

Israel offered US help after 9/11; they have much experience with digging victims out of rubble and terrorist mayhem, but we turned them down. Didn't want to upset the muslim countries, I guess.