Foreign Ministry urges Ukrainians not to travel to southern Israel

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry recommends that citizens of Ukraine refrain from traveling to southern Israel due to the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip.

The relevant recommendations were published on the website "Travel Tips from the Consular Service of Ukraine."

"In connection with another escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and massive rocket and mortar shelling of southern Israel, which began on May 4, 2019, we recommend that citizens of Ukraine refrain from visiting these territories at this stage," reads the statement.

In the event of an emergency, threats to the safety and life of Ukrainian citizens during their stay in Israel, it is necessary to immediately contact the Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Israel by phone number + 972 546 676 782, or by email emb_il@mfa.gov.ua

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