Over 1,400 Argentinians evacuated from Israel by Argentina.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
2:14 PM – Saturday, October 14, 2023
Argentina began evacuating over 1,400 citizens from Israel amidst the ongoing Hamas attacks.
As the country with the largest Jewish population in Latin America, Argentina has announced plans to evacuate 1,419 Argentinians from Israel to Rome.
Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero addressed the press, stating that with the assistance of the Air Force’s Hercules C-130 aircraft, the Defense Ministry, and Aerolíneas Argentinas, they will be conducting the evacuation.
“With the work of the Defence Ministry and Aerolíneas Argentinas, we will start an air bridge from Tel Aviv and Rome,” he said.
He further mentioned that his ministry is collaborating with the AMIA Jewish community center and private initiatives to expedite the evacuation process.
According to the Foreign Ministry, there are currently 1,419 registered nationals waiting to return from Israel, and the government aims to bring them home “as soon as possible.”
Cafiero announced on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that the first plane carrying a group of 49 Argentinians had safely arrived in Rome. They will receive assistance at the embassy and temporary shelter before returning to Argentina.
Cafiero also assured the press that his priority is to bring all Argentines back.
He also revealed that an Armed Forces Boeing 737 has been added to expedite the evacuation process.
While only 49 people boarded the first flight from Tel Aviv, General Jorge Becerro stated that the goal is to increase that number to 210 individuals daily, which is why they requested a second aircraft from the Air Force.
Operation Safe Return, as named by the government, will transport all Argentines who requested evacuation on at least three daily flights from Tel Aviv to Italy, with the evacuees returning to Argentina via Aerolíneas Argentinas flights.
According to the Argentinian Foreign Ministry, at least seven Argentinians have been killed and 15 others are still missing.
Meanwhile, criticism has been directed towards President Joe Biden for the lack of plans to evacuate American citizens from Israel.
Ximena Barreto, External Affairs Director, expressed disappointment on X, stating that it is “disappointing to see @POTUS inaction on helping stranded American citizens in Israel. While less privileged countries like Argentina and Mexico are actively rescuing their citizens.”
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What measures is Argentina taking to ensure the safety of its citizens during the evacuation process?
Argentina Evacuates Citizens from Israel Amidst Ongoing Hamas Attacks
Argentina, the country with the largest Jewish population in Latin America, has announced its plans to evacuate over 1,400 Argentinian citizens from Israel in response to the ongoing Hamas attacks. The evacuations will transport them to Rome for their safety.
Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero addressed the press and explained that the evacuation efforts will involve the collaboration of the Air Force’s Hercules C-130 aircraft, the Defense Ministry, and Aerolíneas Argentinas. He stated, “With the work of the Defense Ministry and Aerolíneas Argentinas, we will start an air bridge from Tel Aviv and Rome.” The Foreign Ministry is also working closely with the AMIA Jewish community center and private initiatives to expedite the evacuation process.
Currently, there are 1,419 registered nationals waiting to return from Israel, according to the Foreign Ministry. The government aims to bring them home “as soon as possible.” Cafiero announced on the social media platform X that the first plane carrying a group of 49 Argentinians had safely arrived in Rome. They will receive assistance at the embassy and temporary shelter before returning to Argentina.
Cafiero emphasized that his priority is to bring all Argentines back and revealed that an Armed Forces Boeing 737 has been added to expedite the evacuation process. Although only 49 people boarded the first flight, General Jorge Becerro stated that the goal is to increase that number to 210 individuals daily. In order to achieve this, they have requested a second aircraft from the Air Force.
The government has named this operation “Safe Return.” It will transport all Argentines who have requested evacuation on at least three daily flights from Tel Aviv to Italy, and they will then return to Argentina via Aerolíneas Argentinas flights.
Tragically, at least seven Argentinians have been killed, and 15 others are still missing, according to the Argentinian Foreign Ministry. These numbers highlight the urgency and importance of the evacuation efforts.
Criticism has been directed towards President Joe Biden for the lack of plans to evacuate American citizens from Israel. Ximena Barreto, the External Affairs Director, expressed disappointment, stating, “It is disappointing to see @POTUS inaction on helping stranded American citizens in Israel. While less privileged countries like Argentina and Mexico are actively rescuing their citizens.”
In conclusion, Argentina’s evacuation efforts to bring its citizens back from Israel are commendable and demonstrate the country’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its people. The ongoing attacks by Hamas serve as a reminder of the importance of international cooperation and support in times of crisis.
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