The IDF has instructed its soldiers not to travel to Turkey for any reason – private or military.
Military officials said Sunday that the warning was based on the Counter Terrorism Bureau travel advisory, which was issued last week following the deadly commando raid on the Gaza-bound flotilla.
Israelis who are currently in Turkey were instructed to remain in their lodgings and avoid crowded areas.
It was further reported that Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor has canceled his trip to Turkey at the Shin Bet's recommendation. He was scheduled to board a flight to Turkey on Monday to attend an Asian multilateral relations conference.
Meanwhile, the Justice Ministry is preparing for a wave of international lawsuits against IDF soldiers and senior officers, as well as state officials.
Furthermore, President Shimon Peres, who was forced to postpone his Vietnam visit following the flotilla debacle, has now been informed by South Korea that his scheduled visit there will be downgraded to working meetings instead of a formal state visit. The president's office is considering cancelling the Asian tour altogether.