Israel Works to Evacuate Citizens Amidst Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region
Israel is actively working to evacuate its citizens from Ethiopia's Tigray region due to a significant escalation in fighting. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israeli Embassy in Addis Ababa are closely monitoring the situation and exploring options for departure and rescue.
Reports from residents indicate that fighters from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have seized control of the main airport in Mekelle, which was previously held by federal police forces. The regional administration has declared a "defensive war" against government forces following drone and fighter jet attacks in the southern part of the region over the past day, which resulted in casualties.
Aides to the Ethiopian Prime Minister have stated that rebel forces have also launched a broad offensive in neighboring provinces. In response to these developments, the Israeli Foreign Ministry's Bureau of Israelis Abroad, the Situation Room, and the embassy in Addis Ababa are coordinating efforts to track Israelis in the conflict zones.
Israeli officials are in contact with local groups and authorities on the ground, assessing potential exit strategies based on the prevailing security conditions. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the safety of its citizens is its top priority and that assistance will continue as circumstances permit.
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