Israel calls on its nationals in Turkey to return, citing Iranian threat
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Jerusalem on May 29, 2022. AP - Gil Cohen-Magen
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Israel asks its nationals present in Turkey to leave the country “
as soon as possible
”.
Behind this concern hovers the Iranian threat.
According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the Islamic Republic has launched "
several terrorist attacks
" against Israeli citizens in recent weeks.
All were foiled thanks to “
collaboration
” with Ankara.
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With our correspondent in Jerusalem,
Sami Boukhelifa
"
These threats are not theoretical
," said the head of Israeli diplomacy in a statement.
According to Yaïr Lapid, the danger is not only real, but immediate.
"
Murders, kidnappings
" in recent weeks, some Israeli citizens traveling in Turkey have escaped death without even being aware of it.
Saved by the Turkish and Israeli security services, which collaborate closely and act in the shadows.
בעקבות אירועי השבועות האחרונים בתורכיה ואחרי סדרה של נסיונות לפיגועי טרור איראניים כלפי ישראלים שיצאו לנופש באיסטנבול, אנחנו קוראים לישראלים אל תטוסו לאיסטנבול ואם אין לכם צורך חיוני אל תטוסו לתורכיה.
אם אתם כבר באיסטנבול, תחזרו לישראל בהקדם האפשרי.
— יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid🟠 (@yairlapid) June 13, 2022
But this situation cannot continue.
“
Return to Israel as soon as possible
,” orders the minister.
In the aftermath, Yaïr Lapid warns Iran: “
Anyone who harms the Israelis will pay the price.
»
The Jewish state regards the Islamic Republic of Iran as its worst enemy.
The two Middle Eastern powers are waging an indirect war, with cyberattacks, attacks at sea and accusations of assassinations.
In late May,
a senior Iranian officer was shot and killed
near Tehran.
Iranian authorities have sworn to avenge his death.
They attribute his murder to Israel.
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