The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/counter-terrorism-bureau/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Counter-Terrorism Bureau | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/counter-terrorism-bureau/ 32 32 Citing ‘high, concrete’ terror threat, Israel tells citizens to leave Sri Lanka https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-issues-warning-of-high-and-concrete-terror-threat-in-sri-lanka/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:46:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2063734 Four days after Easter suicide bombings killed at least 359 people and wounded 500 more, Counter-Terrorism Bureau tells Israelis to come home, cancel planned trips

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]]> Israel issues travel warnings for Sinai, Turkey ahead of High Holidays https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-issues-travel-warnings-for-sinai-turkey-ahead-of-high-holidays/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:59:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1922085 Counter-Terrorism Bureau says threat particularly high in the Sinai Peninsula, where Islamic State affiliates and al-Qaeda are active

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]]> Avoid Sinai and Turkey, Israeli holiday travelers told https://www.timesofisrael.com/avoid-sinai-and-turkey-israeli-holiday-travelers-told/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:46:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1691523 Ahead of High Holidays, Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns vacationers that terror groups are likely to target crowded places, transportation hubs

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]]> Israel’s former counter terrorism chief warns: IS will carry out chemical attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-counter-terrorism-chief-is-will-carry-out-chemical-attack/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:50:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1678912 Islamic State's worst 'is yet to come,' warns Nitzan Nuriel

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]]> Israel issues severe travel warning to Philippine islands https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-issues-severe-travel-warning-to-philippine-islands/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:13:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653648 Travelers advised to immediately leave Mindanao and Sulu due to increased terror activities by global jihad groups

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]]> Israelis warned to avoid Tunisia due to danger of attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-warned-to-avoid-tunisia-due-to-danger-of-attacks/ Wed, 03 May 2017 09:05:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1611641 Ahead of annual Jewish pilgrimage festival, security officials call on visitors to leave the country immediately

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]]> Israel reopens border crossing into Egypt after 11-day closure https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reopens-border-crossing-into-egypt-after-11-day-closure/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:03:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1604079 But Counter Terrorism Bureau warns Israelis that terror threat in Sinai 'remains serious, concrete and immediate'

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]]> Taba crossing into Egypt to remain closed indefinitely https://www.timesofisrael.com/taba-crossing-into-egypt-to-remain-closed-indefinitely/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:31:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1602312&preview_id=1602312 Counter Terrorism Bureau to reassess closure, put in place last week amid heightened security concerns, 'over the next few days'

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]]> Counter-terror chief appointed acting head of National Security Council https://www.timesofisrael.com/counter-terror-chief-appointed-acting-head-of-national-security-council/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:08:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1590804 Former Shin Bet agent Eitan Ben-David to fill interim national security adviser role after Yaakov Nagel steps down

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]]> Vacationing Israelis warned of ‘immediate’ terror threat in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/vacationing-israelis-warned-of-immediate-terror-threat-in-sinai/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:54:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1588760 As travel season set to kick off, Counter-Terrorism Bureau says Islamic State poses largest threat around the world, including close to home, in Turkey and Europe

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]]> Israel lifts India travel warning, urges tourists to stay vigilant https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-lifts-india-travel-warning-urges-tourists-to-stay-vigilant/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:04:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1533681 Counter-Terrorism Bureau says likelihood of jihadist attacks in or around Goa dissipated after New Year's Day

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]]> Israelis warned not to travel to India because of ‘concrete’ terror threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/counter-terrorism-bureau-issues-travel-warning-for-india/ Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:38:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1530999 Tourists already there urged by Counter-Terror Bureau to avoid crowded areas and New Year's parties, especially in Goa, other southern states

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]]> Bomb attack on police bus in Istanbul kills 11 https://www.timesofisrael.com/bomb-attack-on-police-bus-in-istanbul-kills-11/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:23:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1405384 At least four civilians among dead in attack in center of Turkish city, another 36 people injured; no Israelis reported among victims

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]]> 2 suspected jihadis killed, 16 arrested near Tunis https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-suspected-jihadis-killed-16-arrested-near-tunis/ Wed, 11 May 2016 14:02:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1390577 Operation comes in shadow of a warning by Israel’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau for Jewish pilgrims to avoid Tunisia

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]]> Cannes said to enlist help of ex-IDF general to boost security for film fest https://www.timesofisrael.com/cannes-enlists-ex-idf-general-to-boost-security-for-film-fest/ Tue, 10 May 2016 08:00:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1389622 Bomb sweeps, extra police and security cameras to flood town along with world's glitterati as France, still jittery from Paris and Brussels attacks, tries to balance glamour and safety

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