Two Canadian citizens were reportedly able to leave the Gaza Strip for Egypt via the Rafah border crossing.
In its latest update on the situation of Canadian citizens in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Global Affairs Canada says it is “aware of information” that two Canadians may have escaped “thanks to a third party.” .
However, “Due to confidentiality concerns, Global Affairs Canada is unable to share further information,” the government agency added.
About 453 Canadians have registered with the government to report their presence in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Global Affairs Canada said more than 400 Canadian citizens and their families will be able to leave the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing in the coming days and that a team of consular staff is “ready to quickly travel to the border as soon as we receive final approval.” Call on local authorities to do so.