Israel issues set of warnings, guidelines to travelers abroad ahead of Jewish holidays, Oct. 7 anniversary

The National Security Council issues a lengthy travel advisory to Israelis planning to go abroad over the upcoming Jewish holiday period, warning of stepped-up attempts by Iran and its proxy terror groups to commit attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

Citing many public remarks by Iran and Hezbollah about plans for attacks in response for Israeli actions and alleged actions, the advisory assesses that attempts will intensify as the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 onslaught nears.

It says many attempted attacks have been foiled over the past year, while some terror attacks have succeeded such as the murders of Israelis in October 2023 and May 2024.

The NSC tells Israelis to follow its advisories and act accordingly, to avoid posting about their affiliation with security forces on social media, and to be wary of kidnapping attempts.

It stresses the danger of traveling to the Sinai Peninsula; reminds the public that travel is barred to Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Syria and Lebanon; and reiterated mortal danger to those who go to Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Somalia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Libya, Algeria, Jordan, Egypt and Turkey.

The advisory says if travelers encounter a perceived terror threat while abroad, they should first notify local security authorities and then the NSC’s 24/7 hotline at 972-26667444.