A Lithuanian was killed in the war between Hamas and Israel: more details are revealed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences

It is said that the dead Lithuanian is policeman Martynas Kuzmickas.

The representative of the police department, Ramūnas Matonis, specified on Facebook that such an employee is not on the lists of the Lithuanian police.

At that time, communication specialist Alkas Patarokas indicates that the deceased Lithuanian emigrated from Lithuania in 1995.

It is said that the dead Lithuanian was an Israeli police officer.

The Israeli media publication “Ynet” announces that their relatives have been informed about the death of this and other police officers.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Martynas Kuzmickas, who had dual citizenship and served in the Israeli police, was killed while defending Israel from Hamas terrorists. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased.

Lithuanian citizens in Israel are advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to be vigilant, follow official information from state institutions and follow the instructions of local authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the security situation can change very quickly.

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Vigilance is also recommended for those currently in Palestine.

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Such recommendations were made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the Hamas terrorist group carried out terrorist attacks on Saturday, invading Israeli territory and firing rockets at it.

“If you are currently in Israel or Palestine or intend to travel there, please register immediately at https://keliauk.urm.lt/keliones-registracijas-forma so that we can contact you for consular assistance if necessary,” the MFA points out and reminds that the Lithuanian citizens can contact the ministry for consular information 24 hours a day.

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The head of Lithuanian diplomacy, Gabrielius Landsbergis, stated on the “X” social network on Saturday that Lithuania “condemns Hamas’ rocket fire at Israel and attacks on civilians.”

The Israeli military warned of sirens in the south and central areas of the country and urged people to stay close to shelters.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that the Palestinian militant group Hamas has started a war with Israel.

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