NSC Issues Dire Global Terror Warning for Pesach
According to the NSC, recent weeks have seen both attempted and foiled attacks targeting Israeli and Jewish sites overseas. These include operations directed by Iran as well as incidents carried out by individuals acting independently but inspired by the conflict.
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) issued a warning Tuesday urging Israelis traveling abroad during the upcoming holiday to exercise increased caution, citing a heightened threat of attacks linked to Iran and its proxies.
According to the NSC, recent weeks have seen both attempted and foiled attacks targeting Israeli and Jewish sites overseas. These include operations directed by Iran as well as incidents carried out by individuals acting independently but inspired by the conflict.
The assessment is that Iran is likely to continue, and possibly intensify, efforts to carry out attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets abroad. Officials emphasized that holiday periods — including Passover, Memorial Day, and Independence Day — present elevated risks due to large gatherings of Israelis and Jews.
The NSC called on Israelis abroad to avoid attending large events that lack security, particularly those held in open or public spaces.
In countries near Iran, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and other Gulf states, the warning is more severe. Israelis are advised to avoid participating in events, including holiday meals, at locations identified with Israeli or Jewish communities.
Additional caution is recommended in parts of Asia, particularly Thailand and the Philippines.
The advisory also includes specific travel guidance. Israelis are urged to avoid staying in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, except for transit through Taba airport, and to prioritize travel via Ben-Gurion Airport. Those passing through Jordan or Egypt are advised to limit their presence to airports in Aqaba and Taba and avoid extended stays.
The NSC further recommends avoiding connecting flights through countries classified as high-risk destinations.
In terms of personal conduct, Israelis abroad are advised not to share their location or travel plans in real time on social media, and to remain vigilant in areas associated with Jewish or Israeli presence, including synagogues and community centers.
Travelers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local emergency contact numbers and report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately.
The warning comes as more than one million Israelis are expected to travel abroad during the Passover period, prompting heightened concern over potential threats beyond Israel’s borders.