Israel sent a plane carrying clothing, medical supplies, generators and tents to the quake stricken areas of China on Sunday. The Israeli donations include emergency supplies stipulated by the Chinese government that are scheduled to reach the stricken area and assist the victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Foreign Ministry officials said the Israeli shipment was worth $1.5 million . Livni said it is the minimum Israel can do to express its friendship with China the Chinese Ambassador declared that Israel's assistance proves that a friend in need is a friend indeed.05/25/08