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Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed the death of two Canadians in Israel on Wednesday and said that there is a fear that a third may be killed.
Along with this, the case of the disappearance of three other Canadians is being investigated.
Joly said the government will airlift Canadians in the coming days using Canadian military aircraft.
Other arrangements will be made for those who cannot reach the airport in Tel Aviv.
The latest federal statistics show that 4249 Canadians are registered in Israel.
476 Canadians are registered in Gaza and the West Bank.
Joly said they know how difficult the situation is, but we will do everything we can to help you.
One can contact the Department of Canadians in Israel at sos@international.gc.ca or +1-613-996-8885, Joly said.
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly condemned the attacks saying that citizens of all countries, including Israelis and Palestinians must be protected.
