Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid urged the Israelites to refrain from flying to Turkey in the near future. He stated this, speaking on June 13 at a meeting of the Parliamentary faction “Esh Atid”,
“After the events of the last weeks in Turkey and after a series of attempts by Iranian terrorist attacks against the Israelis who went on vacation to Istanbul, we urge the Israelis not to fly to Istanbul and, if you do not have life, do not fly to Turkey at all. If you are already in In Istanbul, return to Israel as soon as possible. Israeli security services, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and we all in recent weeks were participants in the huge efforts to save the lives of the Israelis. Some of them returned to Israel without knowing that their life was their life Saved. Terrorist acts were prepared against the Israelis who went on vacation. They purposefully choose Israeli citizens to kidnap or kill them, ”said Lapid.
Lapid also thanked the Turkish government for the efforts that it makes to protect the lives of Israeli citizens: “Tourism in Turkey is important for both countries, but they also understand that there are risks that cannot be on”.
“I also want to convey the message to the Iranians: the one who causes harm to the Israelis will not escape retaliation. The long hand of Israel will overtake him, wherever he hides. We hope and believe that this warning will not be for a long period. This is a tourist season, and every effort will be made to ensure security in a short time, which will allow the Israelis to return to Turkey and enjoy everything that it can offer. As long as the warning is in force, and I urge everyone who planned the flight, Find other places to travel, ”the minister added.