OREANDA-NEWS. December 17, 2008. Mr Peres expressed his profound condolences over the tragic bus accident that killed and injured Russian citizens. He also informed Mr Medvedev about the measures the Israeli authorities are taking to provide urgent assistance to the victims.

Mr Medvedev thanked Mr Peres for his condolences and for the Israeli authorities’ help. The President announced that he has issued an instruction for Russian Emergency Situations Ministry aircraft to take the victims’ relatives, doctors and necessary equipment to Israel.

Mr Peres said that he has instructed all of the relevant Israeli agencies and officials to work in full and close contact with Russian representatives.