First group of Canadians safe in Jordan after fleeing West Bank

Canada's minister of foreign affairs has confirmed the first group of Canadians from the West Bank arrived safely in Jordan on Monday.

The first group of Canadians from the West Bank has crossed into Jordan on Monday, Canada's minister of foreign affairs said.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Melanie Joly confirmed the group arrived safely but did not specify how many Canadians made the crossing.

Joly said she was "elated" the group of Canadians arrived after "around the clock" work from teams in Israel, Jordan and Canada.

Global Affairs Canada held a technical briefing Sunday to update Canadians on the crisis and the government's plans to help Canadians in the region.

Assistant deputy minister for consular security and emergency management Julie Sunday explained some of the government's plans for the evacuation, which included land transportation beginning as early as Monday.

She said Canadians would get on one bus from Ramallah and cross the West Bank through Allenby Gate. From there they would switch buses before entering Jordan, and added more details would be made available "in the coming days."