Espreso. Global
Exclusive

No evacuation expected for Ukrainians from Israel, says ambassador 

4 August, 2024 Sunday
20:30

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk, believes that despite the tense situation in the Middle East, an evacuation of Ukrainian citizens from Israel is unlikely

client/title.list_title

He stated this on Espreso TV.

"Together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we sent a message to our citizens regarding the situation in Israel. We specifically advise them to avoid traveling to Israel, particularly for tourism. However, from an insider’s perspective, the hysteria reported globally is not as apparent when you are actually in the country," Korniychuk explained.

The ambassador believes that the evacuation of Ukrainian citizens from Israel is unlikely. 

"Of course, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel have informed our citizens about procedures in case the security situation worsens in the Middle East. We have not received any evacuation requests at the embassy. There have been a few isolated inquiries from citizens about what to do if flights are canceled. In such cases, we recommend purchasing tickets from Israeli airlines.

As of now, none of the foreign embassies in Israel have been evacuated, though some have temporarily suspended consular services. I believe this is only a temporary measure. I want to emphasize that Israel still possesses technical advantages over any potential threats from Iran or Hezbollah. We have experience in evacuating our citizens from Israel, but I do not anticipate that the evacuation of Ukrainian citizens will become necessary," he stated.

Current escalation in the Middle East

On July 30, the Israeli Defense Forces launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, killing a top Hezbollah military commander responsible for a missile strike on Majdal Shams.

The following morning, on July 31, it was reported that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian movement Hamas, was killed in Tehran, Iran.

The Financial Times has reported that high-ranking U.S. and EU officials are urgently discussing measures to eliminate Hezbollah and Hamas leaders to prevent a full-scale regional war.

Axios, citing three US officials, noted that the Biden administration believes Iran may retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and is preparing countermeasures.

In response to the escalating situation, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country "as soon as possible due to the increased risk of military escalation."

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its recommendations for Ukrainians currently in Israel and Lebanon in light of the deteriorating security situation.

In addition, the United States has decided to increase its military presence in the Middle East to protect its troops and assist in defending Israel against rising threats from Iran and its allies.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Thursday
12 September
16:13
Russia attacks Ukraine with Shaheds, missiles: homes, power facilities hit in Konotop, casualties reported
15:53
OPINION
Which train to Europe will Ukrine be in time for?
15:39
Exclusive
"Tough times ahead for Pokrovsk": Editor-in-chief of Suspilne. Donbas Kramchenkov
15:17
Iranian missiles to Russia shift Ukraine debate — UK Foreign Secretary Lammy
14:59
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urges Hasidic pilgrims to refrain from travelling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah
14:44
“Direct threat to peace and stability”: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns NK's missile launches
14:28
OPINION
Analogous to HIMARS or Iranian Smerch: What are Fath-360 missiles Russia might use against Ukraine soon?
13:59
Exclusive
Russian counteroffensive in Kursk: not the success claimed, expert says
13:47
OPINION
“Peacekeeping marathon”. What is really happening?
13:19
President of Estonia Alar Karis arrives in Kyiv
12:55
Russia cuts off water supply to Pokrovsk, no restoration possible: officials urge evacuation
12:34
U.S., EU concerned about China transferring dual-use goods to Russia for warfare
12:14
Exclusive
Ukraine debate between Harris, Trump return U.S. to international politics - Journalist Gypson
11:52
Britain to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles for strikes on Russia – media
11:30
Canadian Film Festival refuses to cancel screening of propaganda film Russians at War
11:13
How Kazakhstani shell company aids Russian military in servicing Su-30SM aircraft with French equipment
10:47
Exclusive
Russia maintains pressure in Kupyansk sector while protecting equipment – 14th Mechanized Brigade
10:18
Lithuania urges targeting Russian drones following UAV incident in Latvia
09:56
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence downs Russian Su-30SM aircraft over Black Sea: Video
09:42
Russia loses 630,000 troops since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine
2024, Wednesday
11 September
21:20
UK announces $780 million aid package for Ukraine
21:00
Ukraine takes center stage at Trump-Harris presidential debate – U.S. journalist
20:45
Exclusive
Russian military begins to understand its strengths, weaknesses - Ukraine’s 3rd Brigade spokesman
20:22
Iran’s Fath-360 missile shipment to Russia: route, dates, numbers revealed
20:00
Exclusive
Iranian surface-to-surface ballistic missile Fateh-110. Defense Express
Russia could receive Iran's technologies to increase strikes on Ukraine - Defense Express
19:42
Exclusive
"Let them think they are safe": Ukrainian Navy on Russian warships in Novorossiysk
19:19
Russia commits 137,000 war crimes in Ukraine - Zelenskyy
19:00
Exclusive
Russia's forces outnumber Ukraine’s troops in Kursk region, military expert reveals
18:41
Russia attacks in 9 frontline areas: most active in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove directions
18:20
Russian counteroffensive starts in Kursk region, Ukrainian military expert comments
17:58
Ukraine’s deep strikes into Russia: how Western media duplicates Russian propaganda narratives
17:34
Ukraine traces route of Russian missile that struck children's hospital in Kyiv
17:16
ATACMS missile targets include more than Russian military airfields - Ukraine’s Defense Ministry
16:55
Kremlin displeased with Putin’s image being used in U.S. domestic political disputes
16:31
Latvia sends new military aid package to Ukraine
16:07
International law demands Crimea’s return to Ukraine - Erdoğan
15:45
West pushes Ukraine to create Plan B for war with Russia - media
15:31
Exclusive
Harris slyly pushes Trump's ego: Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America spokesperson on debate
15:20
Exclusive
September 4-11 live war map: Ukrainian army breaks out of encirclement, hunts for Iranian missiles, launches local counterattacks
15:01
Russia's Murmansk region reports drone attack: two airports closed
More news