Palestinians in Ukraine fear another exodus
Palestinians residing in Ukraine, most of whom have taken refuge in the country to escape the Israeli wars, may have to emigrate again due to the Russian invasion.
Palestinians residing in Ukraine, most of whom have sought refuge over the past years to escape the repeated Israeli wars, are facing the risk of emigration again due to the devastating Russian invasion.
The Palestinian community in Ukraine is one of the largest Arab communities in the country, with approximately 4,000 people, including citizens, students and business owners. Most live in the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv, currently a prime military target of the Russian advance.
In coordination with the Palestinian embassy in Ukraine, a number of Palestinian citizens were able to reach Poland and Romania on the borders with Ukraine, and more students and citizens are now preparing to leave.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that new crisis management cells in Ukraine are working around the clock to ensure the safety of the Palestinian community, including students. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Palestinians wishing to emigrate to reach out to the Palestinian embassy in Ukraine.
