Oct 09, 2023

Mo. Senator’s office helping Americans get safely out of Israel

Posted Oct 09, 2023 10:05 PM
Palestinians wave their national flag and celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis southern Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Yousef Masoud)
Palestinians wave their national flag and celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis southern Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Yousef Masoud)

WASHINGTON — In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Roger Marshall of Kansas   announced assistance in helping anyone in Israel safely evacuate to a neighboring country or the U.S.

Since Saturday morning’s attacks, Schmitt's office helped to ensure the safety of and assist in the return of 42 members of Morningstar church home from Israel.

Marshall's  offices has also helped four Americans in Israel move to neighboring countries. 

“I strongly condemn the attacks on Israel and my office stands ready to assist Kansans find their way out and on to safety,” Marshall said. “We have successfully helped Americans escape from other dangerous situations in foreign nations and we stand ready to do the same in Israel.”

Click here to contact Senator Schmitt's office.

Any Kansans with family or loved ones in Israel is asked to email [email protected] or call (785)829-9000.