Senior Israeli officials have warned of “concrete” threats that Iran is trying to kill or otherwise harm Israelis in Istanbul, urging citizens to leave Turkey immediately if possible and those in Istanbul to shelter in their hotel rooms.
“I call on all Israelis in Turkey to obey the instructions of the security forces,” Gantz said in a statement published by his office on Saturday evening.
“Israel is working to thwart Iranian attempts to carry out an attack, and is preparing to respond forcefully to any attack on Israeli citizens — anywhere,” he added.
Friday’s warnings from political and security officials came after a week in which Israel has urged its citizens in Turkey to immediately return home, and issued its highest possible security warning for Istanbul, over concerns that Iranian agents are planning to kill or kidnap Israelis. READ MORE
