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The Israeli government has today urged its citizens to leave Turkey
The Israeli government has today urged its citizens to leave Turkey, citing possible attacks by Iranian operatives in Istanbul. reported the Jerusalem Post network.
Jewish Foreign Minister Yair Lapid referred to “several Iranian attempts to carry out terrorist attacks on Israelis on holiday there,” the newspaper said.
“If you are already in Istanbul, return to Israel as soon as possible, if you have planned to go to Istanbul cancel it,” the minister’s statement said.
Turkey has denied that there could be security concerns for Israeli citizens in its country but Tel Aviv said Iran had threatened attacks after Israel claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt on a Revolutionary Guard colonel in Tehran. REPORTS Times of Israel.
Lapid said he knew tourism was important to Ankara but “some risks should be avoided”.
Turkey is a major destination for tourists from Israel with around 500,000 per season.
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