Vietnamese community in Israel remains safe following missile attacks
The Vietnamese community in Israel has remained safe, with no casualties reported as of June 14 morning (local time), following a wave of ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran overnight.
According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, most Vietnamese continue their daily lives as normal and remain mentally stable.
The embassy is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide emergency assistance to citizens if needed. It has also advised the community to stay updated with announcements from the Israeli Home Front Command and to be prepared to take shelter in the event of a warning.
It has asked Vietnamese nationals to remain calm, follow local authorities’ instructions, and avoid travelling to high-risk areas. In case of emergency in need of support, citizens are encouraged to contact the embassy via the following hotlines: +972-55-502-5616, +972-52-727-4248, and +972-50-878-3373.
According to Israeli media, at least two people were killed and 70 others injured during the overnight attacks.
No Vietnamese carriers fly through Israeli, Iranian airspace
As escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have affected the global aviation industry, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rerouted its flights to steer clear of conflict zones, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew members, its representative told the Vietnam News Agency on June 13.
