Canada evacuates diplomats’ families from Tel Aviv
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Canada has announced an urgent decision to temporarily relocate its “non essential” diplomatic staff and their families from Tel Aviv, citing escalating security risks in the region.
The move reflects growing concerns over a potential regional confrontation and aims to ensure the safety of Canadian personnel.
Precautionary measures as tensions rise
According to Agence France Presse (AFP), the Canadian government said the step is part of efforts to secure its staff under current conditions. Ottawa confirmed it would reduce its diplomatic presence to a minimum level, while relocating family members to safer destinations outside the area of escalation.
The decision comes as intelligence reports increasingly warn of a possible widening of hostilities. Observers say moves by countries such as Canada to scale back diplomatic missions signal the seriousness of security threats and the potential disruption of air traffic in the event of a broader conflict.
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Amid mounting fears of a large scale military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, several countries have begun reducing their diplomatic representation across the region. Measures include withdrawing non essential personnel and their families from both Iran and ‘Israel’ to avoid possible security repercussions.
Several governments have also advised their citizens to leave the two countries immediately and postpone travel plans until further notice.
On Friday, the US Embassy in Tel Aviv issued a security alert granting departure options to non essential government employees and their families, citing safety concerns and potential risks.
