Lift-off: Second Special Flight Whisking Germans Stranded in Israel Takes to the Skies
Israel welcomes a second chartered flight bringing German nationals back from the country
On social media, share, tweet, chat or email this news - A special flight, orchestrated by the German Foreign Office, has soared into the skies from Jordan, transporting 174 lucky Germans and their kin. Expected to touch down in Berlin this evening, the plane marks the second round of evacuees airlifted from Israel's turbulent landscape.
This chartered flight follows a similar exodus on Wednesday, uniting 345 individuals in all - a testament to Germany's dynamic efforts to pluck its citizens from the heart of the chaos. Another battalion is set to board planes from Amman for a weekend departure [1].
In this desperate dash for safety, Germans seeking to leave Israel must find their own way to Jordan's borders, owing to the Foreign Office’s concerns about security matters. Various European nations are orchestrating convoys to Jordan for their nationals, but the German Foreign Office advises against such measure due to potential security risks from wait times at collection points [1].
Seeking a safe passage, Germans huddled in Iran have been advised to proceed overland to border countries, such as Armenia and Turkey. These crossings have been reported as open, providing a feasible route to safety. Interestingly, there also exists an unconventional escape route through Azerbaijan [1]. Once in any of these countries, travelers can continue their journey to Germany with commercial flights, with the embassies on site offering continuous support for the smooth evacuation process [1].
The German Foreign Office urges its citizens to register on its emergency preparedness list, Elefand. Approximately 4,000 Germans have registered, confirming their presence in Israel, while over 1,000 individuals have already declared themselves in Iran [1].
In the midst of this angst-ridden crisis, Cyprus has emerged as a pivotal hub for both Israelis and stranded foreign nationals. Many of them congregate in Cyprus, either by choice or diversion, before making their way back to Israel by sea. For instance, the Crown Iris, a grand Israeli cruise liner, sailed from Limassol port in Cyprus back to Israel on June 19, 2025 [2][3]. This Mediterranean islet serves as a crucial medical and transit station, making it a potent component for the current evacuation and repatriation chain [2].
Each day brings new hope and determination in the midst of spiraling tensions, with evacuation efforts advancing through a multifaceted approach, including special flights, land routes, and sea routes [3]. Stay tuned as the situation unfolds.
[1] ntv.de, dpa[2] zdf.de[3] spiegel.de
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