TORONTO — There are more Canadians in the Gaza Strip than there are foreign nationals from many other countries, the federal government said Wednesday after Canada was not included in the first group allowed to leave the besieged Palestinian territor
Meanwhile, the daughter of a Canadian stuck in Gaza said her father has been warned that the federal government cannot guarantee the safety of Canadians who might try to enter Egypt.
The department also said it is"aware of reports of a Canadian citizen crossing Rafah border with a third party," but could not share more information"due to privacy considerations." Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday she had heard there could be another opportunity on Thursday, although she did not say whether that would include Canadians.
"Canadian consular services will try to assist you as best they can on the Egyptian side but Canada does not have representatives at, or near, the border," it added. "We have plans in place to receive Canadians, permanent residents and family members once they cross Rafah, to provide any support necessary, including documentation and onward travel to Canada."
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, the parliamentary secretary to Joly, said Wednesday that consular staff have been working around the clock, but sometimes they cannot reach Canadians due to internet-connectivity issues in Gaza. Shouman called on Canadians to pressure Ottawa to help evacuate citizens faster from Gaza and speak up against the war.
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