No Zambian casualties in Isreal-Gaza war, as government says 77 relocated temporarily

Government has facilitated the voluntary temporary relocation of 77 Zambians from Israel.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Stanley Kakubo, disclosed that 72 students and five others were relocated.

Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka on Wednesday, Kakubo said the exercise was being coordinated by relevant government agencies.

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“The exercise is being coordinated by the relevant government machinery and we would like to assure the public that every effort is being made to ensure the safety of our nationals, as well as the diplomatic staff and their families,” he said.

The Minister revealed that there were 172 known Zambians in Israel out of which 143 students are pursuing their studies.

Kakubo assured the public that there were no casualties among the Zambian community in Israel.

“I wish to note that owing to the efforts of government, the efficient and professional response of our embassy in Tel Aviv, working in collaboration with Israeli authorities, no casualties among the Zambian community have been reported,” the Minister said.

On October 7, there was an attack on Israel by militant group Hamas, which resulted in the loss of lives and sparked retaliation by that country thereby creating conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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