A second flight carrying German-Israeli passengers has touched down.
In response to the escalating unrest in the Middle East, Germany has been organizing special flights to bring its citizens back home from Israel. These operations, organized through the Jordanian capital city of Amman, aim to safely evacuate German nationals, families, and other individuals from the region without causing undue stress or danger.
Evacuation Flights and Schedule
The German military has already evacuated almost 370 people, with multiple special flights taking place since June 2025. The efforts to repatriate stranded Germans saw the operation of two aircraft on June 20, transporting 64 individuals, primarily consisting of families with children.
Furthermore, additional flights for German citizens were scheduled for June 21, June 18-19, and the following day, with a focus on transporting around 200 people at a time on chartered commercial planes [1][2][3][5]. These flights are designed to cater to registered German citizens in Israel, offering a lifeline for those in need of safe passage.
Coordination and Security Measures
These flights are undertaken through close collaboration with Israeli authorities and the Jordanian government. The evacuations are described as diplomatic repatriations rather than military operations, eliminating the need for any special parliamentary approval [1].
Due to restrictions on Israel's airspace and ongoing missile exchanges with Iran, the citizens are transported to Jordan by land before boarding the planes at Amman's airport [2][4]. The shared situation is allowing for coordinated evacuations including multiple nationalities, with Germans reuniting with family members and fellow nationals from other European countries [5].
Security Alerts and Notifications
The Federal Foreign Office strongly advises German citizens in Israel to leave the country via neighboring countries, such as Armenia, Turkey, or Azerbaijan. These borders are currently open, making it possible to continue traveling to Germany on commercial flights with smooth connections from these transitional countries [1].
Registrations on the crisis preparedness list Elefand have shown over 4,000 German citizens in Israel and more than 1,000 in Iran. Those who are registered on the list are kept informed about the evacuation options through the Jordanian authorities [2].
By facilitating these special flights and providing ongoing support and guidance for German citizens in the region, the government offers a reliable and secure means of evacuating those who wish to return home. The situation remains fluid, but Hannover-based artist [Name], who is stranded in Israel, remains hopeful for a swift resolution and a safe journey home.
The special evacuation flights organized by Germany for its citizens stranded in Israel are planned to continue, with scheduled flights on June 21, June 18-19, and the following day, aiming to cater to around 200 people at a time on chartered commercial planes. These attempts to safely bring Germans back home are a part of a larger coordinated effort that includes European nations, and are undertaken through close collaboration with Israeli authorities and the Jordanian government.
