The German government has organized AMEN Charter flights to repact 345 German and family citizens, prevented from leaving Israel due to the closing of airspace.
The German government organized the return to Germany of 345 Germans and their families on two ‘charter’ flights from Amman due to the war between Israel and Iran, the executive announced Friday.
Berlin organized on Wednesday A first flight of Amman due to the closing of Israeli airspacethat prevents people from leaving Israel by planesaid the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A second flight with 174 German citizens and families on board was held on Thursday and another special flight is expected over the weekend, the same source told the agency .
4000 Germans are registered in Israel
Germany took action to ensure the safety of German diplomatic missions with the aggravation of violence in the regionwhich include “The departure of all family members” of the members of the missions.
According to official numbers, 4,000 Germans are registered in Israel.
Israel began an offensive against Iran on 13 June, with attacks on military targets and targets related to the Iranian nuclear program, to which Iran responded with the launch of ballistic missiles and ‘drones’ Israeli cities.
The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognized that “The situation of the Germans in Iran is very difficult”although it is possible to leave the country through the borders with Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan.
“There is regular commercial air traffic from Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan. Airports and airspace are open,” the same source said.
“Our classmates from Azerbaijan sent a team to the border to help the Germans,” he said, adding that German citizens should “weigh the options of traveling over the land and risk”.
Several countries, including Portugal, have removed their citizens from Middle East countries due to the worsening situation and the risk of the conflict to widen in the region.
