Some Canadians revealed they were stuck in Israel amid the war as airlines cancel their flights out and contacting the Canadian Embassy on a holiday weekend was difficult.

Hamas militants out of Gaza shot thousands of rockets and unleashed dozens of fighters to fight Israel recently, with the attack and counteroffensive killing people on both sides.

Residents of Toronto, Marie and Kendall Fullerton, who were on holiday in Israel when the war started, said their scheduled flight was cancelled and they’ve been spending the day trying to book another flight to no avail.

The couple revealed they were anxious to leave Israel amid fears of increasing violence but have not been able to obtain information or support from the Embassy in Tel Aviv as it has been closed for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Robbie Segall, a 22-year-old Canadian in Israel for an internship, said he felt safe in the West Bank settlement of Efrat, but was frustrated over lack of care or assistance from the government of Canada.

Global Affairs Canada did not instantly respond to a request for comment but has advised the over 1,400 registered Canadians in Israel and 492 in the Palestinian territories to restrict their movements and shelter in place until it’s okay to leave.