'The State of Israel always stands ready to assist in every way possible,' says Herzog, as Foreign Ministry holds meeting on situation; Gallant notes experience of Israeli rescuers
Death toll expected to rise; rescue workers frantically search for survivors; 7.8 magnitude tremor felt as far as central Israel; Foreign Ministry unaware of any Israeli casualties
Over 150 people missing, 1,000 injured after 5.6-magnitude tremor tears through town of Cianjur; 'Nothing is left,' says tearful survivor after digging herself, son out of rubble
Many of the victims said to be school students who were taking additional lessons at Islamic education sites; toll expected to rise as rescuers reach more rural areas
Five killed in latest temblor as poor infrastructure and unrecognized Taliban government make it harder for local and international groups to provide aid
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