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Global Evacuations Underway Amid Intensifying Israel-Iran Conflict
HONG KONG: Governments across the globe are mobilizing to evacuate thousands of their citizens trapped in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. This includes organizing buses, chartered flights, and in some cases, assisting people as they cross borders on foot.
As Israel initiated a significant bombing campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and military installations, the situation quickly deteriorated, prompting many foreigners to flee both nations. With Israel’s airspace currently closed and both countries engaged in intense missile exchanges, these evacuations are primarily taking place through neighboring countries.
Europe
European nations have successfully repatriated hundreds of their citizens from Israel. The Czech Republic and Slovakia have facilitated the return of 181 individuals by transporting them to a bordering country for foot crossing. Germany has planned flights on Wednesday and Thursday via Jordan, while Poland reported that the first group of its citizens would arrive back on Wednesday. Italy is offering charter flights starting Sunday from Israel to Egypt and then to Italy, charging non-refundable rates of €500 (approximately $540) per adult. Greece has repatriated 105 citizens along with several foreign nationals via Egypt, while a private flight carrying 148 people arrived in Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday. Hungary evacuated 21 citizens from Iran, primarily diplomats and their families. Bulgaria and Slovenia also repatriated 17 citizens and two diplomats, respectively.
United States
The U.S. ambassador to Israel announced plans on Wednesday to evacuate American citizens by air and sea. The embassy is coordinating flights and cruise ship departures for those wishing to leave Israel, according to Ambassador Mike Huckabee on social media.
China
China has successfully evacuated over 1,600 of its citizens from Iran and several hundred from Israel, with efforts from the foreign ministry expected to continue.
Australia
Australia has begun evacuating around 1,500 citizens from Iran and more than 1,200 from Israel, although missile attacks have made it perilous for civilian flights, as noted by its foreign minister. "We managed to get a small group of Australians out of Israel through a land border crossing," stated Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Mexico
Mexico reported evacuating 18 individuals, including both nationals and family members, from Iran to Azerbaijan.
Pakistan
Pakistan has closed its border crossings with Iran, except for its citizens wishing to return home. Since the conflict began, approximately 3,000 Pakistanis have crossed back from Iran, stated foreign ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan. The families of some diplomats and non-essential staff have also been evacuated.
India
Around 110 Indian students who escaped Iran via the land border with Armenia have arrived in New Delhi. There are about 10,000 Indian citizens currently in Iran, and the government is also planning to evacuate all willing Indian nationals from Israel, totaling around 30,000.
Japan
Japan has put military aircraft on standby for approximately 1,000 Japanese nationals in Israel and about 280 in Iran, according to government officials.
Indonesia
Indonesia is making preparations to evacuate around 380 citizens in Iran by land, as mentioned by Jakarta’s foreign minister. Additionally, at least 11 Indonesians in Israel have also requested to leave.
Vietnam
Vietnam, which has over 700 citizens in Israel and several dozen in Iran, is taking measures to ensure their safety. The foreign ministry confirmed the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese from Iran, with 16 returning to Vietnam. No further details on evacuations from Israel have been provided.
Philippines
The Philippines is working to repatriate 28 Filipino workers based in Israel out of 178 who have requested help, according to the Department of Migrant Workers. At least 21 Philippine government officials have also crossed into Jordan from Israel.
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