Foreign Minister Yair Lapid spoke with Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky and the embassy staff who recently arrived in the city of Lvov.
Minister Lapid emphasized that the preservation of the State of Israel’s emissaries and the citizens of Israel in Ukraine, as well as the large Jewish community in the country, are at the top of the priorities of the State of Israel.
Minister Lapid thanked Ambassador Brodsky and the entire staff of the Embassy and the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their accurate and smooth assessments and execution of the evacuation procedure.
The embassy staff has joined the staff of the Temporary Consular Office, which was established in the city of Lvov last week and will continue to provide assistance to Israelis in need.
In a statement issued this morning at the Foreign Ministry headed by Minister Lapid, Lapid expressed his appreciation to the neighbors of Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Moldova for responding to Israel’s request to allow Israeli citizens to cross border crossings if necessary.
The Foreign Ministry reiterates its call on all Israeli citizens to leave Ukraine immediately.