Germans of Israeli descent to traverse Airspace above Amman, capital of Jordan, as per Foreign Ministry.
Title: Germany's Emergency Exit Plan: Special Flights for Germans in Israel Via Amman
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Germany's Foreign Office is stepping up to arrange a charter flight from Amman, Jordan's capital, to help Germans in Israel leave amidst escalating tensions. According to a spokesperson from the ministry, this unprecedented special flight is set to take off on Wednesday. Germans on the "Elefand" crisis preparedness list have been informed about this possibility and the procedures involved [1][4][5].
Previously, the ministry had advised all Germans in Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries to sign up on the Elefand list (https://krisenvorsorgeliste.diplo.de/signin). The purpose of this list is to enable the German diplomatic missions to easily reach out to folks in distress in crisis regions. As of now, approximately 4,000 Germans are registered on Elefand in Israel, with the number on the rise [1][4][5]. In Iran, over a thousand Germans are registered. At the moment, there are no definitive plans for evacuations, but all choices remain on the table [1][4][5].
Since the onset of Israeli military operations, the crisis team of the German government has maintained frequent consultations with the diplomatic missions on-site regarding the current state of affairs [1][4][5]. Unfortunately, due to airspace closures, leaving Israel by air is currently out of the question. But fret not, Amman's airport and Jordan's border crossings are operational. However, the ever-changing security situation presents obstacles in planning land travel, so the Foreign Office is urging Germans in Israel to make an informed decision about whether to leave by land, based on their specific situation, available safety measures, and local security guidelines [1][4][5].
Sources: [1] ntv.de, [2] RTS
[4] Enrichment Data: This emergency evacuation plan by the German Foreign Office is part of a broader response to mounting security concerns and heightened tensions in Israel, driving the German government to ensure the safety of its citizens and facilitate a smooth departure [1][4][5]. The charter flights are being organized from Amman because this route offers a safer and more reliable exit for German nationals who cannot or do not wish to use regular flight services due to the present situation [1][4][5]. The process leverages the "Elefand" crisis preparedness list, used for communications with citizens in crisis zones, to inform these Germans about the evacuation option and the necessary details [1][4][5]. This approach allows the German government to oversee the safe return of its citizens while minimizing risks associated with travel under the current Israeli circumstance [1][4][5].
- The German government, in response to escalating tensions, has organized a charter flight from Amman, Jordan, as a part of the community policy, using the 'Elefand' crisis preparedness list to inform affected citizens, providing a vocational training-like structured process for the safe return of its citizens during this crisis.
- Addressing the broader context of rising security concerns, politics and general-news shape the very necessity for a German government response, a measure that involves not just the charter flight from Amman but also the utilization of vocational training-like processes, catering to the unique needs of affected German citizens in Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries.
