Israel has recalled its diplomats from Turkey as a security precaution, a source close to the dossier told AFP Thursday, having already advised citizens to leave. "It's a temporary measure, which should be for the short term," said the source, who refused to be quoted by name. Israel's National Security Council late on Tuesday called on all Israelis in Turkey to leave "as soon as possible". On Wednesday, its consulate in Istanbul said it was for their own safety given the growing "terrorist threats" against Israelis abroad. The alert level had been raised to four, the highest level, a consular spokesperson told AFP. |