Israeli Consulate Staff Evacuated in New York Over Nearby Building Collapse Risk
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Due to fears of a nearby building collapse, all staff at the Israeli Consulate in New York were evacuated safely on July 7, 2026, with authorities coordinating the operation. The Consul General is seeking ways to restore normal work quickly.
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- All Israeli Consulate employees in New York were evacuated due to a nearby building collapse risk.
- The evacuation was ordered by New York police and fire departments on July 7, 2026.
- The endangered building is a multi-story structure on Second Avenue near the consulate.
- Authorities acted swiftly to ensure the safety of consulate staff.
- Consul General Ofir Akunis confirmed safe evacuation and plans to resume work soon.
On the morning of July 7, 2026, all employees of the Israeli Consulate in New York were safely evacuated due to concerns over the potential collapse of a nearby multi-story building on Second Avenue. The evacuation was ordered by the New York Police Department and the Fire Department, who acted swiftly and decisively to ensure the safety of the consulate staff. This operation was carried out in close coordination with the consulate's professional teams. The Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, confirmed that all personnel were evacuated safely and stated that he has instructed to explore alternative arrangements to resume normal work operations as soon as possible.
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