Evacuation of Sri Lankans in Israel considered in Cabinet

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The Cabinet yesterday discussed at length the evacuation of Sri Lankan workers from Israel if an emergency arises due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to informed sources.

Reports state that there are currently more than 8,000 Sri Lankans in Israel.

"Although the matter has been discussed at length, no final decision has been made, and the decision will be taken after monitoring the situation on the ground in the conflict area," said an official.

Unofficial sources have confirmed that one Sri Lankan national was killed, and two others are missing during the latest round of conflict in Israel.

According to the Sri Lankan embassy in Israel, two Sri Lankans have been confirmed missing since the conflict broke out last Saturday. "Until we see the remains of the Sri Lankan lady who is presumed dead, we can't officially determine whether she is dead or not," said the official. (Sunil Jayasiri)

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Waco Friday, 13 October 2023 09:15 AM

What is there to monitor. They are at war. Evacuate all Sri Lankans.

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Mark Anandappa Friday, 13 October 2023 11:38 AM

Do you need a cabinet decision to evacuate the Srilankans, what is the Labour

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sl Friday, 13 October 2023 11:46 AM

Even under war, Israel would be a safer place compared to SL. Here, you can die from bus travel, road crossing even hospital medicines! Road accident only kills 3000 which is far more than war in Israel. So stay there!

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Waco Friday, 13 October 2023 12:43 PM

Parliamentarians ,how are you going to monitor the war situation? Offer more money, then more commission.

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Tissa Fernando Friday, 13 October 2023 08:01 PM

Considered but how? There are no flights available and only way out is to go by car to Jordan and then take a flight. This is riskier than staying in the country. Best option for them is to stay where they are. If their citizens are not going anywhere then why would others leave now?

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rbh Saturday, 14 October 2023 01:23 PM

Until the country went bankrupt no one knew so what about others? Some ministers knew about the easter attack they themself placed them in a safe place but did not alert others. Happy keep in parliament.

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