European Countries Evacuate Citizens from Israel Amid Iran Conflict Escalation

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, several European countries including Slovakia, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Cyprus have initiated or planned evacuations of their citizens from Israel. Slovakia successfully evacuated 73 people, including Slovak citizens and others from EU member states, with additional flights planned from neighboring countries. Germany announced it would begin evacuating its nationals via Amman, Jordan, and urged citizens to register on its crisis list due to closed airspace and missile threats. The United Kingdom advised its nationals to stay near shelters and register their presence for potential assistance. The conflict intensified after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, prompting Iran to retaliate with drone and missile attacks, leading to heightened security concerns and airspace closures. Governments are coordinating evacuation efforts through special units and international cooperation amid fears of further missile attacks and regional instability.