The Israeli Embassy in Nigeria is back in business after a two-day closure of all Israeli embassies and consulates across the globe.
Diplomats and military attaches had launched a strike on Wednesday over a dispute about paying taxes on overseas stipends.
The Abuja mission reopened on Friday.
The embassy had via its social media page https://www.facebook.com/pg/IsraelinNigeria/posts announced that the closure was due to decision of the Israeli Ministry of Finance to breach the understandings that were agreed upon on July 21, 2019.
It said that by applying a one-sided procedure that altered protocol that had been in place for several decades, “we are forced to close the diplomatic mission; no consular services will be provided and no one will be allowed to enter the embassy and consulate.
“Israeli diplomats are committed at all times to strive to enhance Israel’s strength and resilience.
“Unfortunately, the decision of the Ministry of Finance does not leave us any choice, but to take the above-mentioned action.
“Since the vital interests of the State of Israel have been harmed, we hope that this crisis will be resolved as soon as possible.”
