Evacuating Americans from Gaza amid Israel and Hamas' war has been more challenging than most recent civilian rescue missions, according to a special operations veteran helping stranded U.S. citizens leave the region. 'Quite frankly, we had an easier time getting people out of Afghanistan than we do out of Gaza,' said Alex Plitsas, a board member for the Special Operations Association of America. The D.C.
has assisted with evacuating U.S. citizens in both Afghanistan and Ukraine. In Afghanistan, Plitsas said rescue organizations only had the Taliban to deal with and that Taliban members in 2021 were trying to earn the 'goodwill' of Western nations by reopening the Kabul airport and allowing civilians to leave. 'Whereas in Gaza, due to the security situation, it's completely sealed off,' he said.
's volunteers are not allowed into Gaza and have only been able to help Americans remotely and once they cross the border. 'This was a self-evacuation. They had to get themselves to the gate in many cases.' 'PROBABLY CAN'T FIND ISRAEL ON A MAP': AMERICANS RESPOND TO ANTISEMITISM ON COLLEGES CAMPUSES As more Americans have been able to leave Gaza, Plitsas said volunteers are feeling optimistic, but keeping their eyes on the longterm.
The situation is still precarious, and it’s a regional powder keg,' he added. To hear more from Plitsas, click here.
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