Israel has offered Pakistan assistance in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Israeli officials said on Sunday, in the latest sign that relations between the countries are improving. Israel and Pakistan have no official relations, but the two countries' foreign ministers met last month for the first time. Allowing Israelis into Pakistan to assist in the rescue efforts would be a breakthrough. "We've expressed a desire to help, and we're hopeful that it will be possible to help," said Mark Regev, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Israel, which has sent rescue teams to Turkey and Mexico to assist in evacuation efforts after earthquakes struck those countries, sent a message to Pakistan through 'official channels' and the United Nations, according a senior government official. Pakistan has yet to respond to the offer. |