The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus has issued a statement regarding the state of emergency in Israel, calling on Cypriot citizens to follow the instructions of the competent authorities in the country.
It noted that, considering the state of emergency in Israel, Cypriot citizens are advised to follow the instructions of the relevant authorities, avoid unnecessary travel, adhere to maximum safety measures, and regularly update themselves on developments through international and local media.
It is also stated that Israel’s airspace is closed and currently no flights are operating to or from Ben Gurion Airport.
Cypriot citizens are also urged, if they have not already done so, to register on the online platform for Cypriots abroad, Connect2CY.
Citizens in Israel can contact:
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Tel Aviv, Israel
Address: 61 Dizengoff Street, Top Tower, 14th Floor, Tel Aviv 6433233, Israel
Phone: +972 3 927 3007, +972 3 927 3008, +972 54 887 4433
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / National Crisis Management Center:
Tel: +357 22 801000, and mobile: +357 97 775998
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Consular Affairs Directorate:
Tel: +357 22 651113
In case Cypriot citizens are in other countries in the region, they are advised to contact the local diplomatic missions of the Republic of Cyprus. The relevant information can be found at the links below:
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/iran/
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/iordania/
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/syria/
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/irak/
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/araviki-dimokratia-tis-aigyptoy/
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/livanos/
https://www.gov.cy/mfa/kratos-tis-palaistinis/
For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice:
https://www.gov.cy/information/taxidiotikes-odigies/
