Peru is monitoring the situation of its citizens across the Middle East as the conflict continues to unfold, with the largest number of Peruvians currently located in Israel. Officials have also identified significant populations in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iran. The ongoing instability in the region necessitates careful coordination to ensure the safety of all Peruvian nationals.
According to recent reports, the breakdown of Peruvian citizens in the region is as follows: Israel hosts the highest number, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iran. A smaller, but still crucial, number of Peruvians are also present in Lebanon. “In order, that is, by number of nationals, the one that hosts the largest number is Israel. After that comes the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iran. We also have a small but important number in Lebanon, because for us all Peruvians count equally,” a representative stated.
More than 10 Peruvians have been evacuated from Jerusalem to Jordan amid the intense armed conflict shaking the Middle East, following the activation of a national state of emergency in Israel and the total restriction of movement within its territory, according to reports from March 3, 2026. The evacuation is being coordinated through Amman, Jordan, where citizens await connections to Madrid and Lima.
The Peruvian embassy in Israel reports no injuries among its citizens thus far, attributing this to constant monitoring and support provided to both residents and tourists. However, the international airport in Israel remains closed, and most airlines have indefinitely canceled flights, forcing officials to plan alternative evacuation routes via Egypt or Jordan. The airspace over both Egypt and Jordan remains open during the day, facilitating emergency evacuations.
In the United Arab Emirates, the situation is particularly complex, with 70 Peruvians stranded in Dubai awaiting the reopening of airspace. There are also 23 citizens in Qatar, 7 in Kuwait, and 7 in Tel Aviv who are in contact with diplomatic delegations. The government has identified Muscat, Oman, as the best exit route for those in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a four-hour journey by land. This development underscores the challenges of international travel amid escalating regional tensions.
