Skopje, 3 March 2026 (MIA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, citing latest data, said that a total of 473 Macedonian nationals had contacted diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of North Macedonia in Tel Aviv, Doha and Abu Dhabi since the beginning of the conflict to date.

"Of these, 19 people have reported being stranded in Israel, 106 in Qatar, while 348 have contacted the diplomatic and consular mission in Abu Dhabi. This number also includes 18 people in Kuwait, as well as 12 people in Bahrain," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said in a press release.

According to competent authorities, evacuation overland is not yet recommended for nationals stranded in Qatar and in the United Arab Emirates. Evacuation will take place as soon as it is safe to do so. Safe evacuation options are being looked into for when conditions allow.  

As regards the Macedonian nationals stranded in Tel Aviv, the Foreign Ministry said alternatives for their safe evacuation are being actively considered.

The Ministry said it remains available to the citizens through its 24/7 phone line and the country’s diplomatic and consular missions. It urged Macedonian nationals stranded in affected areas to strictly follow the instructions and guidance of local competent authorities.

For more information and assistance, people can dial the following numbers:

SOS phone number of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade: 
075/273-732

Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Doha:  
+974 50 173 111

Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Abu Dhabi:  
+971 56 441 7532

Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Tel Aviv: 
+972 54 500 8566 
+972 54 967 0546. 

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