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IDF allows Israeli athletes to go to Turkey despite travel warning

Five Israeli fencers who still serve in the army were allowed this morning to travel to Turkey for the European Championships despite the severe travel warning issued by Israeli authorities on Monday.
Tourists pass through a police checkpoint in Istanbul.

The National Security Council ranks traveling to Turkey at a combined level 3 to 4, which is almost the highest level of warning. Istanbul is ranked 4, with the rest of Turkey ranked 3.

“In light of the escalation in Iranian intentions to harm Israelis in Turkey, with an emphasis on Istanbul, the National Security Council is calling on Israelis staying in Istanbul to leave the city as soon as possible. There is a moderate threat warning for the rest of Turkey, and it is recommended that Israelis also avoid travel that is not essential to the rest of Turkey.”

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