Israel’s National Security Council is warning Israeli travelers to exercise extra caution abroad, citing fears that Israeli or Jewish institutions might be targeted by Iran-allied militants.
The warning Thursday comes as tensions escalate over Israel’s assassinations of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and influential Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur in Beirut.
Iran’s leaders have vowed revenge for Haniyeh’s killing, which was considered one of the most embarrassing breaches of Iran’s defenses in years. International alarm has grown over the possibility of an all-out regional conflict.
Israeli authorities said that Iran’s regional proxies could seek retaliation through attacks on embassies, synagogues, Israeli businesses and other sites around the world and urged Israeli travelers to avoid demonstrations and remain vigilant in public places.
The security council also warned Israelis against wearing symbols that make them identifiable as Jews.
