National Security Council reiterates recommendation that Israelis reconsider all travel abroad

The National Security Council reiterates its recommendation that Israelis reconsider all travel abroad and calls on those who do need to travel overseas to avoid outward displays of their Jewish and Israeli identities, citing threats from Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah to avenge the killings of top terror leaders this week.

The statement says that Iran and its proxies in the region may target Israeli and/or Jewish targets abroad, including embassies and synagogues.

The warning does not apply to transit for flight connections, the statement notes, except “enemy countries” Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran and Yemen along with those with the highest threat level, Libya, Algeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia.

Israelis should also avoid traveling on flights that pass over the countries listed above, the NSC adds.