“Since the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, Estonian and allied diplomats have managed to evacuate or assist nearly 20 Estonian citizens in Israel,” said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
According to him, the Ukrainian Embassy organised an evacuation mission to Egypt yesterday, and one Estonian citizen was one of the evacuees. “This marks the first evacuation cooperation between Estonia and Ukraine. I would like to sincerely thank Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and their entire diplomatic corps for their assistance. I also express my gratitude to all our diplomats and partners for their commitment to bringing Estonians home.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against travelling to Israel. Israeli airspace is closed, and departure from the country is only possible via land border crossings. Estonian citizens currently in Israel are urged to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities. Those staying in Israel short-term are advised to register their stay on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website (reisitargalt.vm.ee) or to contact the embassy.
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