Dima, this changes the situation completely.
Nathan is **an Israeli citizen**, with a **non-biometric Israeli passport**.
So now the relevant authority is:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel
and Israeli border control — not Poland.
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## First important point
A non-biometric Israeli passport is still a valid passport.
It does NOT prevent him from leaving Israel.
The real issue right now is:
• Flight cancellations
• Airspace restrictions
• War situation
—not the passport type.
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## Second important point
If he is 18 years old:
There may be a potential issue with exit related to military status.
The relevant authority for that is:
Israel Defense Forces
If he has not settled his draft status, sometimes exit can be restricted.
So first question:
👉 Has he already arranged his military status (deferral, exemption, or not yet called)?
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## Now: What are realistic exit options?
### 1️⃣ Direct flights (best option)
Even in war, flights sometimes resume partially.
He should:
• Monitor Ben Gurion departures
• Contact the airline directly
• Check for rebooking priority
Main airport:
Ben Gurion Airport
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### 2️⃣ Exit via Jordan
Allenby Bridge → Amman → fly from Queen Alia Airport.
This is often used when flights from Israel stop.
BUT:
• Border may close suddenly
• Jordan visa rules apply (Israelis usually get visa on arrival, but confirm)
• Must check military exit status first
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### 3️⃣ Exit via Egypt (Taba)
Southern crossing near Eilat.
More unpredictable during conflict.
Sinai flights limited.
Jordan is generally more stable than Sinai.
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## Important legal reality
Israel cannot prevent an adult citizen from leaving the country without a legal order (such as draft restriction or court order).
War alone does NOT automatically cancel the right to exit.
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## Immediate action plan
1️⃣ Check military status (very important at age 18).
2️⃣ Call airline — ask about rerouting via Larnaca / Athens if available.
3️⃣ Monitor border status for Jordan.
4️⃣ Avoid improvising border crossing without checking same-day status.
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## Critical question now
Where is he physically located?
North / Center / South?
Because if he is near Eilat — Egypt is easier.
If near Jerusalem — Jordan is more practical.
Tell me location and military status — I’ll give you the safest route logic.