Israel Warns Citizens Against Certain Pesach Travel Destinations

By i24
Posted on 03/20/23 | News Source: i24

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Iran is still the main source of global terrorism and will continue to use its resources to harm Israeli and Jewish targets around the world

Israel's counter-terrorism division issued a warning to citizens of the Jewish state on Monday ahead of the Pesach traveling season.

The warning states that Iran is still the main source of global terrorism and will continue to use its resources to harm Israeli and Jewish targets around the world.

Countries close to Iran such as the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Bahrain, as well as Greece, Cyprus and other countries in the Middle East, including the Kurdish region, which Israelis are not allowed to enter, are among the areas with a high probability of terrorist attacks.

In addition, the Counterterrorism Division notes that the Ramadan period coincides in part with the Passover vacation and that unusual security events on the Temple Mount may, as in the past, motivate attacks on Israelis abroad. 

Israelis visiting the Sinai are also advised to visit only known tourist sites, such as the coastal strip and Sharm el-Sheikh.