922 Ghanaians in Israel Identified as Evacuation Plans Begin
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed on June 17, 2025, that 922 Ghanaians, including 65 university students, have been identified in Israel amid an escalating Israel–Iran military conflict. 1. Evacuation Plan Approved Ghana’s Emergency Evacuation Plan for citizens in Israel has been formally approved and is ready to be executed. Key hurdle: Borders closed under Israeli state of emergency mean the plan awaits explicit clearance from Israeli authorities. 2. Safety Measures Activated The Ghanaian embassy has coordinated with host authorities to ensure all identified Ghanaians have access to bomb shelters and safe spaces. Embassy staff are working remotely, maintaining continuous channels of communication to support nationals on the ground. 3. No Reported Casualties As of the latest update, no Ghanaian nationals have been injured or killed in Israel or Iran, and evacuation efforts from Iran are already underway. Why […]