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(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid has directed the personnel of the Israeli embassy in Lviv in western Ukraine to spend nights across the border in Poland.

Embassy personnel will return to Ukraine daily, to continue their diplomatic work and to help Israeli citizens leave Ukraine.

The decision was taken during a situation assessment held this morning (Saturday, February 26, 2022) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that addressed various issues, including the situation on the ground, the security of the emissaries of the State of Israel and the continuation of service to Israeli citizens.

Information on methods of contacting the embassy staff will be provided later.