The evacuation of Kazakh citizens
from the Gaza Strip began today, facilitated by negotiations of domestic
diplomats and coordinated efforts of the Kazakh embassies in Egypt, Jordan, and
Israel, as noted by Aibek Smadiyarov, the spokesperson for the Kazakh Foreign
Ministry. According to him, the first evacuation operation will include 40
Kazakh citizens and four of their family members. Earlier it was reported that
there are 76 Kazakh citizens in the Gaza Strip, and work continues to assist
those remaining. Alongside Kazakhstan, representatives of nine other countries
are also being evacuated today.
“Kazakhstan is evacuating its
nationals from the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Upon
passing the checkpoint, Kazakh citizens will be transported by car to Cairo and
accommodated in a hotel before continuing their journey to Kazakhstan. Overall,
a total of 594 foreign citizens will leave via Egypt’s Rafah crossing,” Smadiyarov
said.
