Afghanistan said it would not accept Israeli aid for victims of an earthquake last month. While it was unclear why Afghanistan did not want to accept the aid, it was believed to be for political reasons. The International Red Cross was reportedly negotiating to convince Afghan authorities to accept the shipment, which includes tents and blankets.
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