Over 1,400 Argentinians evacuated from Israel.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
2:14 PM – Saturday, October 14, 2023
Argentina Takes Action to Evacuate Citizens Amid Hamas Attacks
Argentina, the Latin American country with the largest Jewish population, has announced a plan to evacuate over 1,400 of its citizens from Israel to Rome.
Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero spoke at a press conference and stated that with the help of the Hercules C-130 aircraft of the Air Force, the Defense Ministry, and Aerolíneas Argentinas, they will be evacuating Argentinians out of Israel amidst the ongoing attacks.
“With the work of the Defence Ministry and Aerolíneas Argentinas, we will start an air bridge from Tel Aviv and Rome,” he said.
He went on to say that his ministry is working “with the AMIA [Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina] Jewish community center through private initiatives to evacuate Argentines faster.”
According to Foreign Ministry data, there are currently 1,419 nationals registered to return from Israel, with the government aiming to bring them home “as soon as possible.”
On Thursday, Cafiero announced on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that the first plane carrying a group of 49 Argentinians had arrived safely in Rome and will be receiving assistance at their embassy and “temporary shelter,” before they return them to Argentina.
Cafiero also spoke to the press where he stated that his” priority is to bring Argentines back, and [he] will bring them all back.”
He also stated that an Armed Forces Boeing 737 was added to help speed up the evacuation process.
Although only 49 people boarded the first flight out of Tel Aviv, General Jorge Becerro stated that the goal is to increase that number to 210 persons every day and that “that’s why [they] requested a second aircraft from the Air Force.”
According to the government, Operation Safe Return would carry all Argentines who requested evacuation on at least three daily flights out of Tel Aviv and the evacuees will return to Argentina from Italy from flights on Aerolíneas Argentinas.
The Argentinian Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday that at least seven Argentinians were killed and another 15 others are missing so far.
Many began slamming President Joe Biden as no plans on evacuating American citizens from Israel has been underway.
External Affairs Director Ximena Barreto posted on X 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.”
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What measures is Argentina taking to expedite the evacuation process?
Argentina Takes Action to Evacuate Citizens Amid Hamas Attacks
Argentina, the country with the largest Jewish population in Latin America, has implemented a plan to evacuate over 1,400 of its citizens from Israel to Rome. This decision comes in response to the ongoing Hamas attacks in the region.
Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero made the announcement during a press conference, revealing that the Hercules C-130 aircraft of the Air Force, the Defense Ministry, and Aerolíneas Argentinas will be utilized to carry out the evacuation. He stated, “With the work of the Defense Ministry and Aerolíneas Argentinas, we will begin an air bridge from Tel Aviv to Rome.”
Cafiero also mentioned the cooperation with the AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish community center and private initiatives to expedite the evacuation process. It is their priority to bring all Argentinian nationals back home as quickly as possible.
According to data from the Foreign Ministry, there are currently 1,419 Argentinians registered for repatriation from Israel. The government aims to bring them home as soon as possible. In fact, the first group of 49 Argentinians has already arrived in Rome and will be provided assistance at the embassy and temporary shelter before they are returned to Argentina.
Cafiero emphasized that his commitment is to bring all Argentinians back, and to achieve this, an Armed Forces Boeing 737 has been added to assist in speeding up the evacuation process. The goal is to increase the number of evacuees to 210 persons per day, which is why a second aircraft from the Air Force has been requested.
Operation Safe Return, as the government has named it, will involve at least three daily flights from Tel Aviv to Argentina, with the evacuees returning from Italy on flights operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas.
Tragically, the Argentine Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday that seven Argentinians have died in the conflict and 15 others are still missing.
Criticism has arisen regarding the lack of action from President Joe Biden in evacuating American citizens from Israel. Ximena Barreto, External Affairs Director, expressed disappointment on social media, 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 a time of crisis, Argentina has demonstrated swift and decisive action to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad. As the world watches the situation unfold in the Middle East, it is essential that countries prioritize the protection of their nationals and work together to bring an end to the violence.
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