20 of 21 Hongkongers in Israel and Iran Have Left the Countries: John Lee

20 of 21 Hongkongers in Israel and Iran have left the countries: John Lee

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says escalating tensions in Middle East will not affect city’s efforts to develop markets there.

21 Hong Kong residents in Israel and Iran seek help, all but 1 depart safely, leader John Lee says

A total of 21 Hong Kong residents in Israel and Iran sought help from the government, with all but one having “departed safely,” the city’s leader has said. Members of Israeli security forces stand in a cordoned-off area at the impact site of an Iranian rocket near the southern city of Ashdod on June 23, 2025. Photo: Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee said 21 Hong Kong residents had contacted…

HKSAR urges residents to avoid traveling to Israel, Iran

HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday the HKSAR immigration department has receive requests for assistance from 21 Hong Kong residents in Israel and Iran.

21 HKers sought assistance amid Israel-Iran conflict

Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday 21 SAR residents who were stuck in Israel and Iran during the ongoing conflict between the two countries have contacted the Immigration Department. As of Monday, all but one have left the two countries safely. The government raised the outbound travel alert to "black" for the two Middle East countries last week – the highest level in a three-tier system, indicating a severe threat. Speaking ahead of the …