2024-08-07 08:14:27
The other people on the plane were foreigners.
Lithuanians who have returned to Lithuania say that they have not experienced major problems in Israel. It is true that some left the country earlier than planned because they were afraid of the escalation of military actions.
According to Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the National Crisis Management Center (NKVC), there are currently 179 Lithuanians left in Israel. At that time there are 40 of them in Lebanon.
“The number is decreasing a little, but perhaps we would like that number to decrease a little faster,” said V. Vitkauskas on the LRT radio show.
According to him, in an emergency, when active military operations begin or airlines cancel flights, evacuation flight methods would be sought.
“One condition is active military actions in or around Israel, and another, probably essential condition, is that airlines, airlines, they stop flights, and then people have a very complicated way to get home,” said the head of the NKVC.
According to him, the evacuation flight, depending on the time and the number of people, would be organized with the help of the military air force, commercial airlines or a partnership of neighboring countries.
ELTA reminds that recently, after Israel killed the leaders of the groups “Hamas” and “Hezbollah”, tensions began to rise in the Middle East, with Iran promising to take retaliatory actions.
NKVC points out that until now it is valid from 2023. October 7 HAMAS attack on Israel MFA recommendations for Lithuanian citizens not to travel to this country and Lebanon. If you need consular assistance, you are encouraged to contact the Lithuanian Embassy in Israel or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2024-08-07 08:14:27