On a day full of joy and emotion, 246 Argentines repatriated from Israel after the war with Hamas arrived in Buenos Aires on an Aerolíneas Argentinas flight that was part of the operation “Safe Return“promoted by the Argentine Government.
The Airbus 330-200 with registration LV-GIF, which departed from Rome, touched down at 7:49 a.m. at the Ezeiza International Airport. After landing, the passengers disembarked by beam at the central building of the air station, where they completed the Immigration and Customs procedures before being transferred by bus to the Hangar 5 area of Aerolíneas Argentinas, where they were reunited with their loved ones who They were waiting for them with applause and tears of joy.
From the early hours of the morning, Dozens of family members waited anxiously in the FOB sector of the international terminal, which generally receives private flights. The arrival of these compatriots marked an exciting reunion after an experience full of uncertainty and tension in the midst of the conflict in Israel.
The “Safe Return” operation was implemented by the Argentine Government in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which left Argentines stranded in a critical situation. This joint effort by the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Defense involved the transfer of Argentines between Tel Aviv and Rome, using military aircraft, a Hercules C-130 and a Boeing 737, from the Argentine Air Force.
From the Italian capital, the Argentines, who included tourists, students and residents of Israel, boarded a special Aerolíneas Argentinas flight that took them back to their home country. According to the Argentine Foreign Ministry, Almost 1,500 Argentines requested repatriation within the framework of this operation.
2023-10-15 13:36:02
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