Fijians in Jerusalem on their way back to Fiji

Israel Feature

Fijians in Jerusalem on their way back to Fiji

By Rashika Kumar

Wednesday 11/10/2023

photo: Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa:facebook

More than 300 Fijians who were in Jerusalem are on their way back to Fiji.

Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa has confirmed this in a Facebook post.

They are currently on their way to Hong Kong on a chartered Fiji Airways flight.

They departed Ben Gurion Airport at about 2am - Fiji time and are expected to reach Hong Kong at around midday today.

More than 300 Fijians and members of the Fijian diaspora were in Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Tabernacles 2023 that concluded in the weekend.

There were uncertainties surrounding their return as war has erupted between Hamas and Israel on the Gaza border.

More than 800 Israelis and about 500 Palestinians have been killed amid heavy fighting.

Stay with us for developments.

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