Israel’s ambassador to Ankara, Irit Lillian, has left Turkey along with other Israeli diplomats, Turkish broadcaster NTV has said.

The Israeli embassy declined to comment on the reports, Reuters reports.

Earlier this week, Israel’s National Security Council issued a warning against travel to Turkey, citing fears that Israelis would be targeted by those angry at the conflict in Gaza.

It also urged Israeli citizens in Turkey to leave as soon as possible after which Israeli airlines arranged flights from Istanbul for Israelis who want to leave Turkey.