The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warning that the situation in Lebanon could deteriorate, stated that “alternative plans have been prepared for the evacuation of our citizens in Lebanon by sea or air.” It was reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Coordination and Support Center was established to manage the process.

Following Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement.

The ministry issued an informative message for the evacuation of Turkish citizens in Lebanon, highlighting the possibility of the security situation in Lebanon worsening. The ministry stated, “In this context, planning related to our citizens in Lebanon has been coordinated with our relevant institutions, and alternative plans have been prepared for the evacuation of our citizens by sea or air.” The statement mentioned that the “Ministry of Foreign Affairs Coordination and Support Center” has been established to carry out the process, and said, “Our ministry, a delegation composed of officials from the Directorate General of Security and the Directorate General of Migration Management is currently continuing its operations in the field.” The statement also included the following: “Applications from our citizens who wish to register to be included in the possible evacuation are being collected through our Consulate Call Center, which operates 24 hours a day (+90 312 292 29 29). It is important that our citizens in Lebanon closely follow the announcements of our Ministry and the Embassy in Beirut regarding the possible evacuation decision.”

The ministry also noted that the principles regarding the evacuation of other countries’ citizens through Turkey have been determined, and preparations are being continued with nearly 20 countries that have requested assistance so far.