284 Mexicans rescued from Israel

A total of 284 Mexicans who were trapped in Israel when the Hamas terrorist offensive began are now returning to our country.

A first group of 143 nationals, mainly tourists from various states, left Ben Gurion airport, in Tel Aviv, at 2:47 p.m. CDMX. They travel on the Boeing 737-800, registration 3528, of the Mexican Air Force (FAM). After making technical stops in four countries, they are expected to arrive at the Santa Lucía Air Base this afternoon.

The second plane, also from the FAM and with registration number 3527, took off last night from the Israeli capital, Mexico time. Through her X account, Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena reported that 141 compatriots are on that aircraft. It is estimated to arrive in Santa Lucía at 8:00 p.m.

Sports authorities confirmed that the entire rhythmic gymnastics team traveled on the first plane, which, due to the Hamas offensive, was stranded in Tel Aviv during a concentration for the Pan American Games.

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They shared a photo with me in which they tell me that they are coming here, they have been very brave, in a very complex situation,” confirmed María José Alcalá, president of the Mexican Olympic Committee.

In addition to rescuing the Mexicans, the two flights carried humanitarian aid for the Jewish people.

With information from Christian Mendoza

Two flights with humanitarian aid, ready to bring 284 Mexicans back home

The compatriots are scheduled to land today.

With a total of 284 Mexicans, two Mexican Air Force planes left Israel yesterday bound for Mexico, after the Hamas terrorist offensive.

With 143 passengers on board, at 2:47 p.m., Mexico City time, the Boeing 737-800 plane, registration 3528, of the Mexican Air Force, took off from Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

Sources from the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) reported that it is estimated that the aircraft will arrive at approximately 2:00 p.m. today, at Military Air Base number 1, of Santa Lucía, in Zumpango, State of Mexico.

The aircraft is commanded by General Leobardo Ávila Bojórquez, head of the delegation made up of personnel from the Sedena and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), in humanitarian aid to repatriate Mexican citizens.

It is an honor to have you with us,” said General Leobardo Ávila Bojórquez to the passengers.

The group is mainly made up of tourists from various states.

The crew is made up of three leaders, three officers and six troops.

Meanwhile, the second FAM plane, with registration number 3527, took off from the same airport in Tel Aviv, at 5:53 a.m.

Through her X account, the chancellor, Alicia Bárcena, reported that there are 141 repatriated compatriots.

The aircraft will follow the same route as the first flight, with stops in four countries.

This Mexican Air Force plane is also expected at Military Air Base number 1, in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico, after 8:00 p.m. today.

The entire rhythmic gymnastics team traveled on the first plane, which was stranded in Tel Aviv during a concentration for the Pan American Games last Saturday, when the offensive began, sports authorities confirmed.

They shared a photo with me in which they tell me that they are coming here, they have been very brave, in a very complex situation,” confirmed María José Alcalá, president of the Mexican Olympic Committee.

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