Sign up to the Swedish list
The foreign ministry has advised Swedes in Israel and Palestine to sign up for the Swedish list, if they haven’t already done so. They will then be contacted with more information about evacuation flights.
The Swedish list is a list where Swedes travelling abroad can notify the foreign ministry of their travel plans, and it can also be used by Swedes already in Israel or Palestine. It appears from the website that anyone with a personal number in Sweden can sign up.
Those who are unable to sign up for the Swedish list can call the foreign ministry on the special crisis number: +46 (0) 8 405 19 00.
Foreign ministry press spokesperson Helena Zimmerdahl-Torgerson confirmed to The Local that evacuation will be available for Swedish citizens, as well as non-Swedes living in Sweden with valid residency permits or right of residence in Sweden.
Both groups will need to show valid travel documents.
Contact the Swedish Embassy for assistance
Swedes in the area can contact the Swedish Embassy in Tel Aviv at all hours using the special crisis number: +46 8 405 19 00.
The Swedish Embassy’s website also lists updated information on border crossings in and out of Israel. Below is the embassy’s most recent information on border crossings as of 8.30am on October 12th, although it is a good idea to check the website directly for the most up-to-date information.
Rabin Crossing: Open 8am-8pm. Authorities recommend that you arrive at least an hour before the crossing closes
Taba/Begin Crossing: Open 8am-8pm
Jordan River Crossing/Beit Shean: Open 08.30am-4.30pm
Allenby Crossing: Open to 1.30pm, limited capacity
The Jericho Crossing: The army recommends not to use this crossing
Rachel Crossing/300/Bethlehem: Closed
Keep up to date on evacuation plans
On October 11th, the Swedish foreign ministry announced plans to evacuate Swedish citizens and non-Swedes resident in Sweden who are located in the affected area.
Evacuation flights will leave from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv.
An evacuation flight from Ben Gurion carrying 143 people arrived in Sweden early on Friday morning, with another scheduled for Friday evening.
The embassy advises that people on the Swedish list and people who have contacted the crisis number directly who have a seat on this flight will be contacted via email or SMS, and states that those who have not been contacted should not make their way to the airport.
All travellers will need to make their own way to the airport, provide valid travel documents and pay for their own flight.
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I still have not been contacted, despite getting on the Swedish list and answering the questions of the follow up email. I just looked on the Ben Gurion site when the flight to Sweden departs and went to the airport. The flight (the second, late Friday, flight) had lots of empty seats and I got out with it. Embassy stuff was really helpful. You can do the same, but with other Nordic/European countries (no Sweden flights are scheduled). I am not a EU citizen, but have a permit and work in Sweden.