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National Security Council Urges Israeli Tourists To Avoid Turkey

Photo Caption: Israeli security officials drop directive advising Israelis visiting Turkey to remain in their hotels
<p>The Israeli National Security Council issued a statement Monday afternoon, reiterating its warnings regarding travel to Turkey, following Sunday's deadly bombing in Istanbul.</p> <p>"On November 13, 2022, there was a terrorist attack adjacent to Taksim Square in Istanbul which killed six and injured dozens. This incident illustrates the danger to Israelis visiting/staying in the country," the NSC statement reads in part.</p> <p>The NSC said that a level-three travel warning, imposed prior to Sunday's bombing over threats to Israeli visitors, remains in place for Turkey.</p> <p>Israelis are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Turkey, the NSC said, adding that Israelis visiting Turkey should exercise caution, adhere to local security recommendations, and maintain a heightened awareness when in public areas.</p> <p>The statement added that the directive issued Sunday instructing Israelis to remain in their hotel rooms is no longer in effect.</p>
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