Israel has warned its citizens not to travel anywhere due to the rise of “violent and disturbing” anti-Semitic attacks as the Hamas war continues. Eylon Levy, a spokesperson for the Israeli government, said this was a “moment of peril” for the Jewish people worldwide.
In an unheralded statement, he said: “Globally, I want to address this moment of peril for the Jewish people worldwide as we witness a disturbing spike in anti-Semitic hate speech and even instances of violence against Jews and Israelis following the October 7 massacre.
“Today, the National Security Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs put out an unusual global travel warning. “We are calling on all citizens of Israel to exercise heightened caution when traveling anywhere abroad.
“We know that Jewish communities and their institutions, Israeli diplomatic missions, and airports handling flights to and from Israel are key targets for anti-Semites and violent anti-Semites.”
Mr Levy added: “The National Security Council is urging all Israelis to consider whether any foreign travel anywhere in the world is necessary at this dangerous moment.
“Citizens planning to travel to countries with specific travel plans are asked to postpone their visits and we emphasize Arab and Middle Eastern states, the Northern Caucasus, and countries bordering Iran.
“We are also asking citizens and truly I cannot believe that we are doing this, we are asking all citizens to avoid displaying any outward signs of their Israeli or Jewish identity when traveling anywhere in the world.
“If you must travel, please make sure you have the numbers of the emergency services and the local Israeli embassies on speed dial. “Keep away from the anti-Israel pro-jihad protests and remain alert and vigilant about your surroundings at all times.”
It comes after the head of the terrorist group Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said “all options are open” fuelling fears a “second front” could open up.
The Hezbollah chief, 63, praised the Hamas October 7 attack and branded it a “sacred operation” that was “100 percent Palestinian.” He warned that the battle has extended to “more than one front”. The terror chief said the deadly attacks a month ago led to an “earthquake” in Israel and exposed the country’s weakness.
