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Huckabee Urges Israel Evacuation Route
Clear Facts
- Iran fired missiles at Israel after U.S. and Israeli strikes.
- Ben Gurion Airport closed indefinitely with minimal flights expected.
- Ministry of Tourism runs 24/7 buses to Taba Egypt crossing for flights or onward to Cairo.
- Ambassador Mike Huckabee warns against Jordan route over unreliable flights and crossing limits.
- U.S. Embassy refuses evacuation aid or shuttle endorsement without safety guarantees.
- Netanyahu vows strikes on Iran avoid endless war.
Escalating Middle East strikes pit Israel and America against Iranian aggression, prioritizing citizen safety.
Ambassador Huckabee addresses surging American pleas to depart Israel amid chaos.
“We are getting a lot of requests regarding evacuating from Israel from American citizens who are currently in Israel or who have family here,” Huckabee stated.
Options remain very limited as embassy staff shelter in place.
“As of now, the best is utilizing Israel’s Ministry of Tourism shuttle bus to Taba, Egypt and getting flights from there or going on to Cairo for flights back to the U.S.,” Huckabee advised.
“The Ministry of Tourism is operating buses to Taba. That crossing is further away, but it’s open 24/7.”
“Flights are not consistent and access across the Allenby crossing has limited hours,” he cautioned on Jordan.
U.S. Embassy confirms no evacuation support available.
“Not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly assist Americans in departing Israel.”
“The U.S. Embassy cannot make any recommendation for or against the Ministry of Tourism’s shuttle.”
Israel’s leader stands firm protecting sovereignty without prolonged conflict.
Defend traditional alliances and monitor threats to American families abroad.
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