A section of Ghanaian residents currently living in Israel have expressed their reluctance to return home, even amidst the escalating conflict between Ghana and Palestine.

Seth Cudjoe, a Ghanaian residing in Israel, conveyed in an interview on JoyNews' The Pulse that pursuing repatriation would be his final resort. This decision is driven by the fact that he has a newborn child who requires utmost care and stability.

He further noted that the Ghanaian community within his vicinity shares a similar sentiment and is unwilling to leave unless there are no viable alternatives.

“I am not planning to come back to Ghana … I can’t also leave my wife and jump to Ghana and the Ghana community is not ready to leave unless the worst confronts us,” Mr. Cudjoe.

He mentioned that he maintains regular contact with officials from Ghana and consistently receives updates on how to stay out of harm's way amidst the ongoing conflict.

“The Ghanaian community in Israel feels safer in Israel. With the help of the Embassy, they’ve communicated to us – given us instructions, basically what to do and what not to do. They’ve made us understand that if they don’t have anything to do outside, then no need to go out .. to be at a safer place.”

A deadly assault by Hamas militants in Southern Israel has reignited tensions between Israel and Palestine over the Gaza Strip. Reportedly, Hamas militants from Gaza infiltrated Southern Israel, targeting innocent Israeli civilians.

Israel has reported over 600 casualties and 100 abductions as a result of these attacks. In Gaza, at least 313 individuals have lost their lives due to retaliatory Israeli airstrikes, as confirmed by Palestinian authorities.

Despite these developments, the Israeli Mission in Ghana believes it is premature to initiate a hasty evacuation. They have committed to ensuring the safety of all individuals, including Ghanaian citizens residing in the affected region.

“Israel is ready to guard the safety of all the people in Israel.”