Foreign Minister Saud urges people not to visit Israel

KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs NP Saud has urged people not to visit Israel individually or politically except in case of official decisions at the political level.

His statements come in the wake of wars between Hamas and Israel.

The minister made this statement while informing the Foreign Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives about the attacks in Israel by Hamas and the situation of Nepalis in war-torn Israel.

Saying the situation in Israel is sensitive following Hamas attacks, he urged people not to politicise this situation.

“The situation is sensitive. So, people are requested not to visit Israel at person or political levels except in case of political decisions. We should not politicise this situation.”

In the meeting, lawmakers praised the Government of Nepal for its rescue of Nepali people trapped in Israel. They also suggested the government continue rescue efforts.