As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week, Ghana has put in place a comprehensive Emergency Evacuation Plan for its nationals in Israel, ready to activate once conditions permit.
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared that Ghana’s embassy in Israel has identified 922 Ghanaians currently living in the country, including 65 students enrolled in six Israeli universities.
“Ghana’s embassy in Israel has identified 922 Ghanaians currently living in Israel… 65 Ghanaian students studying in 6 Israeli universities,” he revealed.
Though evacuation from Israel is currently stalled due to border closures and the declaration of a state of emergency, Ghana is working through diplomatic channels to secure approval for a safe exit.
“An evacuation from Israel cannot be carried out now except with the express authorization of Israeli authorities — Ghana is pursuing those approval options.”
In the meantime, the Ghanaian embassy is functioning remotely as advised by Israel’s Foreign Ministry, and communication lines with the Ghanaian community have been firmly established.
Additionally, steps have been taken to ensure Ghanaians have access to bomb shelters.
Ablakwa reassured that once evacuation approvals are secured, the plan will be activated without delay to remove citizens from harm’s way.
“We shall not fail our compatriots,” he concluded.
