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Israel has issued a major security alert for its citizens around the world ahead of upcoming religious festivals.
The country’s National Security Council (NSC) said the risk of terrorist attacks targeting Israelis and Jews traveling or staying abroad has increased significantly. As part of the alert, Bangladesh has been included on the list of countries considered extremely high-risk for Israeli travelers, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The Israeli government is primarily concerned that Iran and various groups allied with Tehran could launch attacks against Israelis abroad. It believes anti-Israel protests and violent incidents could increase worldwide ahead of the anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October.
In addition to Bangladesh, Israelis have been advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid traveling to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya and Algeria.
Travel by Israelis to countries including Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen has been legally prohibited. Jordan, Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye have also been placed on the list of high-risk destinations.
The NSC has advised Israeli citizens staying abroad to conceal their identities. They have been urged to avoid speaking Hebrew in public, wearing religious clothing or symbols, and disclosing their locations on social media.
They have also been advised to avoid demonstrations and public gatherings of any kind and to keep access to emergency assistance readily available.
