Brazil’s Foreign Ministry says almost 1,700 Brazilians in Israel and Palestine want to return home.
These details come from an online form by Brazil’s Embassy in Tel Aviv. Most of the applicants are tourists in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
The government also notes three Brazilians are missing in the region. It continues to advise against unnecessary trips to this area.
Those without a return ticket will get priority in coming back.
Because the timing of the repatriation flights is unclear, the government suggests commercial flights from Ben-Gurion Airport. This airport is still open for business.
Officials in Ramallah keep in touch with Brazilians in Gaza. Due to safety concerns, they are working on an evacuation plan with the embassy in Cairo.
Hamas forces attacked Israel on October 7. In return, Israel started an anti-terror operation in Gaza.
Hamas says it’s responding to increased fighting with Israel at the Al Aqsa Mosque, a sacred Muslim site.
On October 8, Israel declared a “state of war,” leaving the door open for significant military action.
A total blockade on Gaza was announced the following day, affecting millions, including many children.
Background
Poland, Brazil, and Argentina have set plans in motion to evacuate their citizens from Israel following recent violent conflicts.
Polish President Andrzej Duda stated military aircraft would be used for the evacuation.
Specifically, two Hercules C-130 planes will evacuate about 200 Polish nationals from Ben Gurion Airport.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak is also considering collaborating with Greece for further evacuations.
Likewise, Brazil has initiated its own rescue operation.
Air Force Commander Marcelo Damasceno, in a press conference with Defense Minister José Múcio, revealed that six planes are ready for the operation.
They aim to evacuate not only Brazilian residents in Israel but also in nearby Palestine. Argentina is also taking action.
The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened a registration system at their consulate in Tel Aviv for Argentinians wishing to return home.
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