A total of 105 Greek citizens and members of their families, as well as Cypriots and nationals from other countries, were repatriated from Israel through Egypt in an operation coordinated by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Greece’s Embassies in Tel Aviv and Cairo, and the Greek Consulate General in Jerusalem.
A statement from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the repatriation operation was completed safely today, Wednesday, June 18.
The repatriated individuals were transported to Athens from Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, via C-130 and C-27 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force.
This flight “also facilitated the return of citizens from European and third countries, including Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Georgia, Switzerland, the USA, Italy, Cyprus, Lithuania, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, and Sweden” it is added.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Greece’s diplomatic and consular authorities in the region, remains fully prepared to provide any necessary assistance, the statement concluded.
( Source: CNA)
