Group aggression Hamas against Israel tensions continue Middle East. Many people want to leave the country due to military operations. Dad ‘Chuco’He was traveling with Colombian pilgrims.
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The clashes intensified following attacks by the Hamas group in the Gaza Strip against communities in southern Israel. The militias have aimed to “destroy the State of Israel” since their founding decades ago.
More than 900 people, including many foreigners, have died and approximately 2,600 people have been injured in Israeli territory since Saturday. The army also said it found the bodies of 1,500 Hamas fighters.
In addition, 765 people lost their lives in the bombings carried out by Israel in Gaza in response to the Hamas attack. According to official figures from local authorities, more than 4,000 people were injured.
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Jesús Hernán Orjuela, known as Baba ‘Chucho’ A few days ago he embarked on a trip to the Middle East with about 92 Colombian, Mexican and Ecuadorian pilgrims.
They had just crossed the border from Egypt to Israel when they learned that bloody clashes were taking place in the region.
Religious people and pilgrims wait in Jerusalem for the Colombian Aerospace Forces plane to arrive for evacuation.. “They want all Colombians to be able to return,” he said in a speech on October 10. Caracol News.
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There were anxious moments in the shelters due to the bombings. Actually, Priest cried in the middle of the meeting Since the drugs that treat blood pressure and diabetes had run out, one of the pilgrims in the group wanted to scream for help in front of the cameras.
“We have no medicine, the situation is terrible,” said the affected woman. Dad ‘Chucho’ hugged him; Neither of them could hold back their tears.
“These people are older adults. I’ve gone from being a spiritual guide to taking care of them. It’s not just Colombians, it’s also Mexicans, Americans… I won’t leave until the last one is gone,” he said.
The priest said that the airlines from which they bought their tickets did not provide food, etc. He strongly criticized the cancellation of flights without providing aid: “They left us alone.”
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As the priest explained, Colombia’s ambassador to Israel, Margarita Manjarrés, was in direct contact with him.
“He told me that President Gustavo Petro wants to take us to Colombia as soon as possible. But we still don’t have concrete information about when that will happen and when we can go to the airport,” Father ‘Chucho’ said. Caracol News.
In an interview with EL TIEMPO, Ambassador Manjarrés announced that they have prepared all the necessary logistics and permissions for a Boeing 737 plane departing from Colombia to land in Israel, where war has been declared, and evacuate its citizens.
“The ideal is for all Colombians who have been in Israel to return, but we have limitations. We prioritize tourists, those with health problems, older adults and families with children,” he said.
“We are doing this at a dizzying pace, so the flight will probably leave Colombia in the early hours of October 11th and return to our country between now and Friday, October 13th,” the ambassador added.
It is estimated that 200 Colombians could travel on the first flight.
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230 Colombians received support and guidance to reschedule their return flightsColombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. Additionally, 42 people from Israel flew to Turkey in the last few hours.
Consular officials are aware of a group of pilgrims consisting of 67 Colombians who are staying in Israel and waiting to return to Colombia.
“The embassy is in contact with the families of the two Colombians reported missing,” they continued. Antonio Macias Montaño and Ivonne RubioA Colombian couple who disappeared while attending an electronic music festival near Gaza.
When Hamas attacked Israel and entered the music festival grounds on Saturday morning, Ivonne Rubio told her father, “Dad, we are at war. I’m running towards a shelter.” They had no information about them since then.
Colombians who need assistance or are in a vulnerable situation in that country, emergency line +972 542349992 and email [email protected].
Colombia’s ambassador to Israel, Margarita Manjarrés, commented for this newspaper, “If more flights are necessary, they will be made. The government’s priority is to serve Colombians in Israel.”
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*With information from AFP
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