How Chisinau managed to evacuate 12 Moldovan citizens from Israel, in conflict with Iran

12 Moldovan citizens were evacuated from Israel through Egypt, announces the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Israel, Alex Roitman, specifying that almost 75 people have requested support to leave the country in conflict with Iran.

12 Moldovans, in Israel, were evacuated. Photo: Facebook
“After taking over about 450 phone calls and over 100 emails, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the state of Israel identified by direct contact of citizens, which previously requested evacuation from the state of Israel (about 75 nationals), a group of 12 people, who decided to be evacuated from Israel through Egypt. The evacuation was possible due to the support provided by the Portugal Embassy in the State of Israel ”, noted the Moldovan diplomat on his Facebook page.
Alex Roitman stressed that “The embassy continues to identify people who want to leave the territory of Israel through Egypt in the following days by applying the online form.”
Moldovan MAE recommendations
Previously, the MAE from Chisinau recommended to Moldovan citizens in Israel to leave the country due to military confrontations with Iran, giving them more options to do so.
According to the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova located on the territory of Israel have the opportunity to leave the land by land, through the functional border points on the border with Jordan or Egypt.
,, Allenby Bridge (towards Jordan) Program: 08:00 – 14:00
Yitzhak Rabin Crossing (to Jordan) Program: 08:00 – 20:00
Taba (towards Egypt) permanently opened (24/7)
Jordan River Crossing (towards Jordan) Program: 09:00 – 16:00 ”, The MAE employees informed, stressing that all Moldovans are urged to leave Israel as soon as possible.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the recommendation that all citizens of the Republic of Moldova that are in the territory of the state of Israel and have no essential obligations to consider its voluntary leaving as soon as possible, through safe and available routes. Citizens are encouraged to constantly inform themselves from official sources and to strictly respect the instructions of the local authorities ”, the employees of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs have added.
Those who need help can request it either through the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel or the MAE Appeal Center.
„Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Israel Address: Leonardo da Vinci 21, Tel Aviv Emergency Phone (24/7): +972 52 778 9772 The requests can also be transmitted by: Email: [email protected] website: Israel.mfa.md.md
The Center for Appeal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 0 80 090 990 – Free call from the Republic of Moldova +373 22 23 20 02 – for calls from outside the country +373 22 188 000 – including from abroad Email: [email protected] Facebook: Page of the Center for Foreign Affairs or of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ”,, they adpugate the employees of the structure.
Until Monday, June 16, 26 Moldovan citizens requested the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova to leave Israel.
The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated significantly, starting June 13, 2025, the day when Israel has launched a series of aerial attacks on nuclear facilities and Iranian military infrastructure, which takes place under the “Lion Operation that rises.” Iran has responded with a counterattack, and from then until now, the mutual attacks continue.




