Dozens of Austrians Wishing to Leave Reported in Israel

According to the instructions of the Israeli authorities, there is a "de facto restriction on freedom of movement in the country for security reasons, in addition to the airspace closure."

The Foreign Ministry further explained: "The situation in this regard is continuously being assessed, also in cooperation with our partners, and travelers are informed accordingly." Austrians in the region are urged to register at https://auslandsregistrierung.bmeia.gv.at, it was stated.

Czech Republic took action

Meanwhile, according to the German Press Agency, the Czech Republic has begun to bring its citizens to safety from Israel. A convoy left the port city of Tel Aviv by land in the morning and reached the border of a neighboring country of Israel, said the Czech ambassador to Israel, Veronika Kuchynova-Smigolova, to the CTK news agency. From there, it is to continue to Prague with a government aircraft. It is expected to have around 80 passengers on board. For security reasons, the neighboring country was not named.

Poland also wants to bring its citizens home. A convoy by land to neighboring Jordan is planned, said Deputy Foreign Minister Henryka Moscicka-Dendys in Warsaw. From the Jordanian capital Amman, the Poles are to be flown back to their homeland. This route was chosen because the airspace over Israel is currently closed. According to the information, around 200 people have registered for the action.

Slovakia wants to fly out citizens

Slovakia also wants to fly its citizens out of the crisis region. The first of two government planes sent to the region is expected back in Bratislava on Monday evening, but further details will not be disclosed for security reasons, the Foreign Ministry in Bratislava announced. The Interior Ministry specified that the first flight with 91 passengers will arrive from Jordan, the second from Cyprus.

Meanwhile, Romanian media reported that individual Romanians have left Israel by land via Jordan. Egypt is considered another possible land route. Romania's government has not yet announced any plans to fly out citizens.

(APA/Red)

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