Israel's Foreign Ministry issues urgent warning for citizens

Israel's Foreign Ministry has issued an urgent warning for citizens, recommending they refrain from traveling to the Tigray region due to the escalating security situation and the resumption of armed clashes. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to the airports of Mekelle, Aksum, and Shire. Israelis in the region are advised to exercise caution and report their whereabouts to the embassy.

Israel's Foreign Ministry has issued an urgent warning for citizens, recommending they refrain from any travel to the Tigray region until further notice. The warning is linked to the escalating security situation and the resumption of armed clashes in the region and nearby areas. The ministry also reported that Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from the airports of Mekelle, Aksum, and Shire; the resumption dates are unknown. Israelis in Tigray are advised to exercise heightened caution, reduce non-essential movement, avoid mass gatherings, demonstrations, and military sites, and stay in a safe place if possible. The Foreign Ministry warned of possible rapid changes in the situation, including road blockages and communication disruptions, and urged citizens not to attempt to leave the region independently without ensuring the safety of the route. Citizens were asked to report their location and contact information to the Israeli embassy in Addis Ababa as soon as possible.