Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel AlbaresThe Spanish evacuation operation was completed “successfully” Israel Even though he stated that Government ‘very aware’ of approximately 10,000 Spaniards staying in Israel for such a long time Like in Palestine.
In a video published by the Ministry after he was taken to the air base Torrejon de Ardoz (Madrid) time this Wednesday night Second military aircraft with a capacity of 220 people rented by SpainAlbares said the Administration had “completed” the operation to bring citizens blocked in Israel to Spain.
He also advised the approximately 10,000 Spaniards who are between Israel and the Palestinian territories to comply with the instructions conveyed by the Israeli Embassy and Consulate General in Jerusalem. “There is a whole country behind them” manifested.
Likewise, he said “if conditions require”. The government will also act “expeditiously on their behalf.”
On this second plane were flying 220 people, of whom 149 were Spaniards, 15 EU citizens, 36 Ibero-Americans and 20 from third countries (relatives of Spaniards, residents of Spain and residents of other countries). flight at the request of the authorities of their country).
In total, Spain evacuated 429 people from Israel: 334 Spaniards, 22 Europeans, 41 Latin Americans and 32 third-country nationals.