Canada Withdraws Diplomats’ Children Amid Middle East Turmoil

Canada has decided to withdraw the children of its diplomats from Israel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Citing fears of a broader conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah, the foreign ministry approved relocating the diplomats' children to a third country, while embassies continue to operate fully.

Canada has ordered the withdrawal of diplomats' children from Israel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the foreign ministry announced on Wednesday.

Amid rising fears of a wider conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah, the ministry approved temporarily relocating the children and their guardians to a third country.

Despite the heightened risk and recent violence, embassies in Tel Aviv and Beirut, along with the representative office to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, will remain fully operational, providing essential services to Canadians.

(With inputs from agencies.)