‘Level two threat’: Israel issues travel warning to UK
The updated travel advisory also includes France and Germany
Israel has issued fresh travel warning to Israelis traveling abroad, including the UK, raising the threat level from one to two.
The threat level for the UK, France and Germany, Brazil and Argentina, Australia and Russia, was level 2, with the recommendation to exercise increased caution, following an assessment by the National Security Council (NSC) and Israeli security organisations.
Meanwhile, the threat level for countries in Africa (including South Africa and Eritrea) and Central Asia (including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan) has been raised to level 3, with the government recommending to reconsider non-essential travel to these countries.
The warning comes as Israel identified increased efforts by Iran and its proxies, including Hamas and Global Jihad factions,” to harm Israeli and Jewish targets around the world. At the same time, there is a constant and significant rise in incitement, attempted attacks and manifestations of antisemitism in many countries.”
The NSC recommends Israelis to choose their destinations “wisely” while exercising recommended “precautionary measures wherever they are.” Following are the detailed guidelines published by the NSC.
-Postpone travel to countries for which travel warnings have been issued, particularly Arab and Middle Eastern countries, the North Caucasus, countries bordering Iran and several Muslim countries in Asia.”
-Checking whether there have been anti-Israel protests and violence at the destination, even in countries for which no travel warnings have been issued.
-Staying away from demonstrations and protests.
-Remaining alert while abroad and being aware of things happening around you.
-Avoiding openly displaying your Israeli and Jewish identities and any relevant symbols and, and staying away from Israeli and Jewish gatherings.
-Finding out in advance the phone numbers for emergency services in the destination country and of the Israeli mission, if there is one.
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