Turkish Citizens Attempt to Illegally Cross into Israel from Lebanon
Ankara, January 29, 2025
Three Turkish citizens have been apprehended while attempting to illegally cross into Israel from Lebanon, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
The incident occurred on January 28, 2025, when Lebanese authorities detained the individuals near the border with Israel. The Turkish citizens were identified as C.Ö., A.Ö., and H.Ö., all residents of the southeastern province of Hatay, Turkey.
According to initial investigations, the individuals had entered Lebanon legally but planned to sneak across the border into Israel. The Turkish Foreign Ministry has launched an investigation into the matter and is working closely with Lebanese authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Ministry has condemned the illegal crossing attempt and emphasized that it takes the issue of border security very seriously. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said: “We strongly condemn this irresponsible and illegal attempt to cross the border. We will continue to work closely with our Lebanese counterparts to ensure that our borders remain secure and that any attempts to violate them are swiftly and effectively addressed.”
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel. In recent weeks, there have been several incidents of Israeli forces firing on Turkish fishermen in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey has condemned these actions and has called on Israel to respect Turkish territorial waters.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has advised Turkish citizens to refrain from attempting to cross the border into Israel illegally. The Ministry has warned that such attempts are dangerous and could lead to serious consequences.
The three Turkish citizens are currently in Lebanese custody. The Turkish Foreign Ministry is providing consular assistance to the individuals and is working to secure their repatriation to Turkey.
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