The Cyprus government on Monday said it had updated its travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories advising against all but essential travel.
This is because fighting continues near Gaza after the bloody incursion on Saturday by gunmen from Islamist group Hamas.
Nicosia has also asked all Cypriot nationals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to register their presence there, so they can be kept updated of further changes to travel advice.
Moreover, the travel advisory advises Cypriot citizens to exercise caution, closely monitor developments through both international and local news sources, and adhere to official guidance and information.
Furthermore, it recommends that citizens consider registering themselves on the online platform for Cypriots abroad, Connect2CY (https://www.connect2cy.gov.cy/), if they wish to do so.
In case of emergencies, Cypriot citizens are urged to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Tel Aviv, Israel, at the following address: 61, Dizengoff street, Top Tower 14th floor, Tel Aviv 6433233, Israel.
The contact numbers for the Consular Department are +972 3 927 3007 and +972 3 927 3008 (09:00-15:00, Monday to Friday), with mobile phone contacts outside of working hours at +972 54 8608603 and +972 54 7624122.
The fax number is +972 3 629 0535, and the email address is [email protected].
Additionally, Cypriot citizens can reach out to the representation of the Republic of Cyprus in Ramallah at V.I.P. Centre, 100 Al Kawathar Street, Al Bireh Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian National Authority.
The contact number is +972 2241 3206 (08:30-15:00, Monday to Friday), with a mobile phone contact outside of working hours at +972 2 2413236. The fax number is +972 2241 3208, and the email address is [email protected].
Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cyprus can be contacted at +357 22 651113 (08:30-15:00, Monday to Friday), and the Crisis Management Department can be reached at +357 22 801000 (08:30-15:00, Monday to Friday), with a mobile phone contact outside of working hours at +357 97 775998.
The Ministry emphasizes that commercial flights are still operational, and Cypriot citizens who wish to return to Cyprus are encouraged to make their own arrangements for repatriation.
