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From the BBC article.
Neither side has officially explained the change of plan, although some reports say the objection came from Sri Lanka's military.
Sri Lanka Ambassador Diffa Digeratna is quoted by Jerusalem Post as saying that the change was due to the "the lack of accommodations in Colombo".
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Israel Forced to Abandon Aid Operation
The Israeli army was forced to abandon plans to send a 150 member team to aid in recovery efforts in Sri Lanka following opposition from the island nation.
The medical delegation – including 60 soldiers – was set to leave today, but Sri Lanka’s army protested at the military composition of the relief team, Israeli security officials said.
Instead, a small team planned to escort 80 tons of equipment, including generators, tents, blankets and mattresses, officials said.
Israel’s army had planned to send medical staff to set up field hospitals, including internal medicine and paediatric clinics,.
About 500 Israelis who were on holiday in countries hit by tidal waves have not yet made contact, said Foreign Ministry director general Ron Prosor.
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