Magen David Adom dispatched a team of paramedics, medics and other professionals to Mumbai Thursday to assist with rescue efforts in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.

The delegation will help to treat casualties and locate missing persons in coordination with the Foreign Ministry, the Joint and the International Red Cross.

The team will also assist in making arrangements for any Israeli casualties to be flown home.

In addition, MDA put together a team of reservists, which will be on stand-by in case additional rescuers are needed.

MDA Director-General Eli Bin instructed the delegation to stay in constant contact with Red Cross representatives and to provide as much medical and other assistance as possible. continue...