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Israel to temporarily move its embassy from Ukraine

Israel also assured that it is ready and prepared for any event, such as a probable eviction by its officials at the borders of Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, Hungary and Romania.

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Israel will continue to have relations with Russia, the United States and Ukraine.

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided this Monday, February 21, to temporarily move its embassy located in kyiv, Ukraine, to the border city of Lviv.

In kyiv, a city located in the west of the Ukrainian country, the Israeli envoys are supporting citizens who can and want to leave the country, helping them to move by land to the border areas.

The statement issued by the Israeli entity said the following:

"Following an assessment of the situation carried out a few moments ago at the Foreign Ministry and talks with several international actors, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid decided to instruct the staff of the Israeli embassy in kyiv to move to the open offices. in the city of Lviv, in western Ukraine".

This temporary measure was taken after some discussions between the Israeli authorities, including Lapid and Prime Minister Neftali Benet.

All with the aim of avoiding at all costs any inconvenience resulting from a rise in tension between Ukraine and Russia.

Likewise, the Israeli Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, declared for the local television channel "Channel 12", that although he hopes to continue good relations with Russia, the United States will be his "natural ally" in the face of a possible advance in the conflict. in Ukraine.

Lapid also spoke about the need to protect the Jewish community that lives in these territories in conflict.

For its part, Israel will continue to have relations with the three countries that could enter into armed conflict, such as: Russia, Ukraine and the United States.

For this reason, and despite the fact that his allies asked him for help with respect to their defense, he will remain cautious and low profile regarding diplomatic relations with the governments of these territories.

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