Israel warns Jews of ‘no go countries’ to avoid travel, Increase risk of kidnapping and injury

Israel’s National Security Council has warned the country’s citizens of places they should avoid traveling to due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.

They warn that there has been a “continuous trend of heightened threats” against Israelis abroad.

Dozens of attacks against Israeli citizens have been reported while adding that the terrorist threats against Israelis and Jews are “extremely high.”

They said that these countries should be avoided: Turkey, Morocco, Egypt (including Sinai) and Jordan.

The warning added that warnings also apply for connecting flights from Syria and Yemen.

In the following countries, they added that Israelis and Jews face a high threat of kidnapping and injury: Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Iran.

It also highlights the longstanding threat from Iran: “In recent years, Iran has expanded its activities to harm Israeli citizens and Jews around the world, both directly and through its agents (proxies) and helpers.”

The warning comes as Israel continues its war against Hamas after the terror group’s October 7 attack, killing 1,200 civilians.

Israel’s campaign in Gaza has led to over 30,000 Palestinians being killed by the IDF’s strikes, causing concern amongst international leaders and NGOs.

The bombing combined with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led to protests around the world and growing calls for a ceasefire. The UN Security Council voted through demands for a ceasefire this week after the US abstained in the vote.

Israel’s National Security Council has also noted a rise in online incitement against Jews and Israelis in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.

It said: “Jewish communities are also a major target in terms of the extreme right, with religious and community institutions being a preferred target on holidays and festivals,”

Finally, the Israeli National Security Council advised its people to avoid crowded places, maintain high vigilance, avoid displaying Israeli symbols, and refrain from sharing information about travel plans online.