All employees of the Israeli consulate in New York have been evacuated safely, following the discovery of structural cracks in a neighboring building. Consul General Ofir Akunis said he has instructed staff to explore alternatives to resume operations quickly, including consular services. The evacuation was ordered by the NYPD and fire department.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the Israeli consulate in New York was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after structural cracks were discovered in a building across the street. The latest update from the consulate confirms that all employees were evacuated safely and that no injuries were reported. Consul General Ofir Akunis stated that he has spoken with all relevant authorities, thanked them for their work, and instructed professional staff to find alternatives to resume operations as quickly as possible, including consular services. The consulate is Israel's largest diplomatic mission in the world. The evacuation was carried out at the order of the NYPD and fire department, who acted swiftly to ensure the safety of staff. Akunis also noted that the building is located on Second Avenue in Manhattan, near the consulate building. The search for alternative work arrangements is underway.
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