Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Government to start evacuating its Citizens in Israel following the outbreak of conflict with Gaza
The Israel – Hamas fight which broke out last Saturday has left thousands dead and others misplaced
Two Tanzanian were reportedly missing since the outbreak of the fighting
This was revealed by the Tanzania Ministry of foreign Affair and East African Cooperation statement on Saturday October 14, 2023 following the deteriorating security situation in Israel and neighboring areas.
“Government has prepared a plane to bring back home Tanzanians” Ministry of foreign Affair said in the statement
The statement indicates that Government made such a decision after satisfying itself that the current environment allows them to do so urging Tanzanians to register through the Tel Aviv based embassy before October 15,2023 Midnight
Last week, Cyprus activated its humanitarian rescue mechanism to provide a safe transfer hub for foreign nationals from Israel
The Palestinian Ambassador to Tanzania, Hamdi Mansour Abuali, last week made an impassioned plea to Tanzanian, urging them to pray for the people of Palestine during this time of sensitive crisis
Abuali also called upon the international community to step in and put an end to the tragic loss of innocent lives especially children and women in the Gaza strip