Tel Aviv (TDI): In response to rapidly escalating violence between Israel and Iran, the Chinese embassy in Israel issued a public advisory on Tuesday, urging all Chinese nationals to depart the country at the earliest opportunity.
The notice, published via the embassy’s official WeChat account, advised Chinese citizens to exit Israel through land border crossings, specifically recommending Jordan as a transit route, provided they can do so safely.
“The Chinese mission in Israel urges citizens to leave the country as soon as possible, ensuring their personal security,” the statement read.
The warning follows a dramatic intensification of hostilities in the Middle East.
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After years of simmering tensions and indirect confrontations, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting multiple locations inside Iran, claiming the operation was necessary to block Tehran’s alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons. Iran has consistently denied those allegations.
The conflict has triggered alarm among global powers and raised the risk of a wider regional war.
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Chinese officials noted in their statement that the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate.
“Civilian infrastructure has suffered considerable damage, casualties are mounting, and the overall security environment is worsening,” the embassy warned.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
