Canada prepares to evacuate its citizens from Israel
Authorities continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East.
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said the federal government plans to help Canadians leave the Israeli-Palestinian military conflict zone "in the coming days." Almost immediately after Hamas invaded Israel, Air Canada suspended air service between Tel Aviv and Canadian airports. Meanwhile, some 4,000 Canadians are already registered in the conflict zone at this point.
When and how?
Canadian military aircraft will be used to remove the civilians, but exactly when this will take place is not yet known. Anyone wishing to return to Canada and who is in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip is asked to contact Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs at (+1) 613-996-8885, or by e-mail sos@international.gc.ca.
Evacuation information will not be communicated publicly, but directly to those who apply, presumably for security reasons. About 90 Canadian military personnel from the territory of conflict will be utilized to remove Canadian citizens, residents and their families.
Victims
So far, the Canadian side has officially confirmed the deaths of two citizens: one from Quebec and the other from British Columbia. In the morning, Joly reported the deaths of three Canadians at a press conference in Ottawa, but her aide clarified that only two are known for sure — the third is being investigated right now.
By the time the news was published, journalists had already confirmed and verified the identity of the third victim, she was a woman from Ottawa. The Canadian authorities have not yet had time to speak on the matter.
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