The Chinese Embassy in Israel has advised Chinese citizens in the country to leave as soon as possible or move to safe areas as 'the security situation is worsening.' The embassy issued an exceptional travel warning to its citizens staying in the country - including about 25,000 Chinese workers - calling on them to leave Israel as soon as possible or move to safe areas, against the backdrop of the deteriorating security situation. The Chinese Embassy stated that this is not an evacuation order but a security alert. In a statement published on March 23, the embassy warned that the situation in the Middle East 'continues to deteriorate.' Tomorrow it is expected to organize another evacuation operation for its citizens.