The security situation in the region remains complicated, says Moldovan Ambassador to Israel Alexandr Roitman. In a message published on Saturday, the diplomat urged Moldovan citizens on the territory of the country to comply with security instructions issued by the Israeli authorities, avoid non-essential travel and stay near missile shelters, IPN reports.
The ambassador confirmed on Facebook the information that the building where he was renting an apartment had been damaged in a ballistic missile attack. “I followed safety instructions and left the place after the airstrike ended”, the diplomat wrote.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova issued on Friday a maximum level travel alert – “Avoid all travel” – for the State of Israel and activated a Crisis Cell. Moldovan citizens in Israel have been urged to follow the instructions of the Israeli authorities and to stay in the vicinity of bomb shelters. Ben Gurion International Airport and other airports temporarily suspended operations. Land crossings as well as seaports are also closed or blocked.
For further questions related to the emergency situation, citizens can call the dedicated hotline of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel: +972 52-77-778977772.
The warning came as Israel carried out strikes on Friday against Iran, suspected of seeking nuclear weapons. In response, Iran launched missiles against Israel.
