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Canada To Evacuate Citizens From Israel

What You Need To Know:

In a press release issued on Tuesday, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed the Canadian government’s plan to facilitate the evacuation of Canadians from Tel Aviv amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The Details:

The operation, slated for the imminent days, will be executed using aircraft provided by the Canadian Armed Forces. Additionally, contingency plans are in motion for those unable to access Tel Aviv’s airport.

Joly emphasized that the evacuation services will extend to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, as well as their spouses and children.

Further details regarding the evacuation operation are expected to be disclosed on Wednesday.

Two Canadians, 22-year-old Ben Mizrachi of Vancouver and 33-year-old Alexandre Look of Montreal, have been killed since Hamas attack Israel.

Chase Baker
Chase Baker
Chase is a seasoned journalist and former resident of Iraqi Kurdistan. With a background in English and Philosophy from the College of Charleston, Chase covered the 2022 conflict in eastern Ukraine, including cities like Kharkiv, Bakhmut, and Kramatorsk. He has also produced short documentaries in Ukraine and the U.S., and has been with Atlas for three years.

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