reported that, fortunately, no victims or injuries have been recorded among the Peruvian community in the country, where between 3,100 and 3,500 compatriots with dual nationality reside.
The diplomat told TV Peru on Wednesday that compatriots are safe and remain in contact with the Embassy after Israel declared a state of emergency that will remain in effect until next Saturday.
The envoy added that constant communication has been maintained to follow up on the situation.
However, the ambassador noted that a group of 10 Peruvians who were traveling as tourists remain stranded but prefer to stay in safe areas before deciding whether to leave Israel.
In addition, 23 Peruvian workers remain safely sheltered and have not expressed any intention of leaving the country.
He specified that Peruvians reside across Israeli territory, which in size is roughly equivalent to Peru's Ica region. They are settled in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beersheba, and other smaller cities.
Sanchez-Checa indicated that the attacks are being reported across much of the country but highlighted that Israel has a strong security and emergency system: nearly 99% of them are effectively intercepted.
Evacuation plan
The ambassador explained on RPP Noticias that they are waiting for the situation to stabilize before activating, if necessary, an evacuation plan.
The plan would first cover stranded Peruvians and, eventually, any Peruvian resident with Israeli nationality who, due to vulnerability, may require relocation to a safe area.
Regarding the security context, he explained that after intense attacks reported on Saturday and Sunday, with intervals of 40 to 45 minutes that forced residents to take shelter, "since last night there has been a higher frequency of attacks (...), but it would seem that the situation tends to stabilize somewhat."
He also indicated that the Israeli government announced that the airport would reopen on Friday; however, he warned that it is difficult to confirm this due to the volatility of the situation.
The state of emergency, which was due to end today, was extended until Thursday. On that day it would be assessed more clearly whether the evacuation will be carried out in an orderly manner through the border with Jordan or Egypt.
Emergency number
Finally, the ambassador recalled that the diplomatic mission has kept a direct emergency phone line available: 972 53 583 5808, as well as communication channels through Facebook and Instagram.