One of the athletes that will now be returning is noted swimmer and nine medals holder Inbal Pezaro, winner of the 2008 Jerusalem Post "Athlete of the Year" title.
Other team members included Arab-Israeli swimmer Iaad Shalabi, Mark Milar, Mor Museri, Veronica Girenko and Yulia Gordichock.
The Israeli swimmers shot a video following the earthquake in which they state that they are well and wish everyone a happy Jewish New year.