Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in what it describes as a direct response to the “ill-treatment and unjustified deportation” of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities.
The action, announced in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a significant diplomatic moment between the two countries, though both governments have agreed to work toward an amicable resolution.
According to the Ministry, the decision became necessary after receiving reports regarding the treatment of the three Ghanaian nationals.
The statement notes that the Government of Ghana “has been compelled to retaliate by deporting three (3) Israelis who arrived in Ghana earlier today.”
In response to the development, the Chargé d’Affaires ad Interim of the Embassy of Israel in Ghana was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for discussions.
The press release explains that this step was taken “considering that the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana is currently out of the jurisdiction.”
Both parties, the Ministry stated, “have agreed to resolve the matter amicably.”
The Government reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of its people, emphasizing that Ghana “will continue to safeguard the dignity of its nationals and also that of other nationals.”
The release further underscored Ghana’s diplomatic principles, stating:
“Ghana deeply values our relations with all friendly countries and expects our citizens to be treated with dignity and respect in much the same way as other governments expect Ghana to treat their nationals.”
