Immediate state of emergency in Israel: non-functional institutions and closed airspace

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The authorities in Israel have immediately declared a state of emergency across the entire country, in the context of military operations against Iran. Non-essential activities are suspended, public and private institutions have ceased their operations, and the airspace is closed, including at Ben Gurion International Airport, reports IPN.

The restrictions are valid until Monday, March 2, 2026, 08:00 PM, with the possibility of extension depending on the evolution of the security situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova recommends Moldovan citizens in Israel to strictly follow the instructions of the Home Front Command, to stay close to missile shelters and to limit their movements to the strictly necessary.

Consular assistance can be requested at the phone number +972 52 778 9772 or at the e-mail address [email protected]. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Tel Aviv is monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with local authorities.

Update /02:40 PM/: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova activates the Crisis Cell to monitor the situation in connection with the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Israel:
+972 52 778 9772
+972 52 278 7326
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Qatar:
+974 3377 3417
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the United Arab Emirates:
+971 50 916 0778
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Republic of Azerbaijan:
+994 50 228 51 35
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Republic of Turkey:
+90 541 687 21 04
[email protected]



The exhibition “Urban Archaeology and the Hidden Memory of Chisinau” continues /National Museum of History of Moldova /July 17-November 30/.

The contemporary art exhibition-competition continues: The Municipal Salon within the “Te salut, Chisinau!” Festival, 6th edition, dedicated to the 590th anniversary of the city /Constantin Brâncuși Exhibition Center /July 8-26/.

The documentary exhibition “Echo from the past, for present and future” continues, dedicated to the memory of the victims of Stalinist deportations and one of the most tragic episodes in the history of Bessarabia /BNRM /July 3-August 3/.

The exhibition “The Thread of Identity! The traditional Romanian costume in book illustrations made by plastic artists from the Republic of Moldova” continues /BNRM /June 25-August 15/.

The graphic exhibition by Lica Sainciuc continues, opened as part of the Creative Industries Festival /Lutnita Gallery /June 5 – July 31/.

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Immediate state of emergency in Israel: non-functional institutions and closed airspace

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The authorities in Israel have immediately declared a state of emergency across the entire country, in the context of military operations against Iran. Non-essential activities are suspended, public and private institutions have ceased their operations, and the airspace is closed, including at Ben Gurion International Airport, reports IPN.

The restrictions are valid until Monday, March 2, 2026, 08:00 PM, with the possibility of extension depending on the evolution of the security situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova recommends Moldovan citizens in Israel to strictly follow the instructions of the Home Front Command, to stay close to missile shelters and to limit their movements to the strictly necessary.

Consular assistance can be requested at the phone number +972 52 778 9772 or at the e-mail address [email protected]. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Tel Aviv is monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with local authorities.

Update /02:40 PM/: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova activates the Crisis Cell to monitor the situation in connection with the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Israel:
+972 52 778 9772
+972 52 278 7326
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Qatar:
+974 3377 3417
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the United Arab Emirates:
+971 50 916 0778
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Republic of Azerbaijan:
+994 50 228 51 35
[email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Republic of Turkey:
+90 541 687 21 04
[email protected]


Users from several countries reported connection issues with Facebook on Sunday. The number of reports rapidly increased during the morning, suggesting a possible widespread malfunction, according to the Downdetector platform, quoted by IPN.

According to reports in the international press, users are experiencing difficulties with authentication, loading the news feed, and using some features of the social network. It is not yet clear whether other services of the Meta company are also affected.

In Moldova, there are issues with browser connectivity, but access through the application is possible. Until this time, Meta company has not provided an explanation for the cause of the incident nor a timeline for its resolution. In the absence of an official confirmation, the exact extent of the disruption remains unclear.

The Downdetector platform monitors online service interruptions and centralizes user reports and other data regarding their functionality. A sudden increase in notifications usually indicates the existence of a technical problem.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025