Increased preparations in Israel for the evacuation of the families of diplomatic representatives in Ukraine in light of the growing military tensions with its neighbor Russia.
Tonight (Saturday), Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will hold talks with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ukraine, and will be updated on the Israeli embassy's preparations for an emergency situation.
In light of the US estimates that Russia will invade Ukraine by next Wednesday, Israel is now preparing to return Israelis and Jews from the country to Israel.
According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, "Tomorrow the families of the representatives will land in Israel and a consular reinforcement will be issued to assist in the treatment, if necessary, of the evacuation of Israelis and Jews from Ukraine."
Documentation: Russian heavy artillery near the Ukrainian border
After the US and Russia evacuated their embassies in Ukraine, Minister Lapid ordered the strengthening of the embassy in Kiev "in order to address the large Jewish community, and the thousands of Israelis in Ukraine." ".
During the evening, Minister Lapid and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are expected to hold another assessment of the situation and discuss the travel warning to Ukraine that was issued earlier and the preparations for an emergency.
Meanwhile, Arkia Airlines announced that it will set up two rescue flights to Israel from Ukraine in the coming Monday and Tuesday.
According to Arkia's announcement, one flight will depart from Kiev on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 19:00 (local time);
And on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, a flight will depart from Odessa at 12:00 (local time).
"As there is more demand, the member will set up more flights," said Markia, who has opened a hotline for Israelis interested in returning to Israel.
WhatsApp line number: 03-6903712.
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