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Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala said that Guatemalans who are in Israeli territory are out of danger after a new wave of attacks from Iran.
Illustrative photo. Members of Israeli emergency and security services are deployed in a place reached by an Iranian rocket in the city of Haifa on June 15, 2025. (Free press photo: AFP)
Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala confirmed this Sunday that citizens Guatemalans who are in Israeli territory are out of danger and receive assistance from local authorities, After the third wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran against Israel.
According to the diplomat, between the approximately 14 reported fatalities so far No Guatemalan Connational is found.
The Israeli government has maintained constant communication with foreign missions to inform about the state of their nationals.
The ambassador said They constantly monitor the needs of Guatemalan tourists In Israel, including possible evacuations or humanitarian assistance.
He also explained that many Guatemalans reside in Israel for work reasons and it is verified that their employers have the necessary measures for their protection, such as antibombic shelters or bunkers.
He also reported that A small group of Guatemalans is in Israel participating in leadership and community security programs organized by the Israeli government. Among them there are Two Guatemalan mayorswho – according to the ambassador – are in good condition.
Currently, the Israel airspace remains closedwhich limits the country’s output options. The authorities indicated that there is the possibility of evacuating by land towards Egypt or Jordanoption that remains available for Guatemalan citizens who wish to leave Israeli territory.
For its part, the Ministry of Minex Foreign Affairs He informed that At least 320 Guatemalans are registered as residents or visitors in Israel. In contrast, the MINEX indicated that There is no record of Guatemalans currently residing in Iran.