2023-11-02 15:39:00
Rafah crossing, where European citizens fleeing Gaza are being evacuated STRINGER | EFE
The Government has everything prepared, assures the acting Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles
02 nov 2023 . Updated at 2:39 p.m.
The acting Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, reported this Thursday that it is expected that the 140 and 170 Spaniards can leave the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossingwhich connects the Palestinian enclave with Egypt, between today and tomorrow.
In statements to the media, Robles has specified that the Israeli and Egyptian authorities are already coordinating these departures with the countries. On his side, The Government already has everything prepared in Cairo to go look for the Spaniards who manage to leave today or tomorrow.
Likewise, the acting Defense Minister has not ruled out the Government organizing an air evacuation if necessary. The Armed Forces are prepared, she has assured, without giving more details.
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