Israel’s National Security Council on Wednesday issued an urgent message to the Israeli public, warning of a significant increase in the threat of terrorism against Israelis and Jews worldwide ahead of Pesach.

According to the assessment, the Iranian regime is expected to act “with greater intensity” in the near future to target Israeli and Jewish sites. In light of the updated assessment, the NSC recommends that all Israelis abroad adopt heightened precautions at all destinations worldwide.

Regarding flights and border crossing, the NSC recommends entering and exiting Israel via Ben-Gurion Airport. For those using land crossings (Egypt and Jordan), travel should be limited to reaching airports in Taba or Aqaba for flights only, without staying in those countries. Additionally, travelers should avoid, as much as possible, connecting flights through countries with a Level 4 (high) threat designation.

Regarding countries surrounding Iran (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, the UAE, and Gulf states), the NSC made a sweeping recommendation not to participate in events (including Yom Tov meals) at locations identified as Jewish or Israeli sites.

Regarding Asia, especially Thailand and the Philippines, the public is advised to take increased precautions in these countries.

The NSC also emphasized strict safety guidelines for Israelis abroad:

• Avoid attending events or visiting Jewish or Israeli-affiliated sites that are not secured or that take place in open venues.
• Avoid sharing real-time location, accommodation details, or travel plans on social media.
• Pay attention to your surroundings when staying in Jewish or Israeli-affiliated sites (Chabad houses, shuls, kosher restaurants), especially regarding unusual activity (suspicious objects, unfamiliar individuals).
• Avoid entering areas that are hostile toward Israelis and Jews (neighborhoods, districts, and markets in countries or regions with public sentiment hostile to Israel).
• In case of a threat or attack, report as soon as possible to local security forces (it is recommended to know the emergency numbers of the country you are in).

For inquiries regarding terror warnings, the NSC hotline can be reached at +972-2-666-7444, or updates can be followed on the organization’s social media channels.

For flight-related issues, contact the Ministry of Transport hotline (*4515). For consular or medical emergencies abroad, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs situation room at +972-2-530-3155 or via WhatsApp at +972-50-507-3969.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)