Embassy confirms Fijians in Israel safe amid regional tensions

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An Iranian missile over Tel Aviv that was intercepted by the Iron Dome – SUPPLIED

The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji in Jerusalem has issued a security advisory to all Fijian nationals in Israel following significant military developments involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

In an advisory, Fiji’s Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, confirmed that nationwide air defence systems and sirens have been activated across central and southern Israel. Despite multiple missile and drone launches, Israel’s multi-layered defence systems remain operational.

The Embassy has confirmed that all Fijian nationals are safe, with no reported impacts near Fijian students in Ramat Negev or Embassy staff, families and other nationals in Jerusalem.

The Embassy has upgraded its precautionary guidance, urging all Fijians to continue shelter-in-place protocols and to immediately enter reinforced safe rooms upon hearing sirens or receiving alerts.

Nationals have also been advised to prepare emergency “go-bags” with essential documents, medications, water and supplies.

The Embassy reiterated its advice to avoid military installations, government buildings and large gatherings, and to rely on official updates from Israel’s Home Front Command.

The Mission said it remains in constant contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in Suva and local security agencies, urging Fijians to remain calm and look out for one another.