{"id":18538,"date":"2025-04-01T16:20:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=18538"},"modified":"2025-04-01T16:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:00:06","slug":"from-sinai-to-europe-where-israelis-face-the-highest-risk-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/from-sinai-to-europe-where-israelis-face-the-highest-risk-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"From Sinai to Europe: Where Israelis Face the Highest Risk This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Passover and the spring holidays approach, the Israeli National Security Council issued a comprehensive update today (Tuesday) on the global terror threats facing Israelis. The warning highlights escalating activity by Iran, its proxies, and global jihadist organizations, all of which are actively trying to harm Israelis abroad\u2014whether through physical attacks, kidnappings, or deceptive contact via fake businesses and online schemes.<\/p>\n

Dozens of Attacks Foiled\u2014But the Threat Remains<\/strong>
\nAccording to the NSC, Iran continues to be a major force behind global terrorism, operating through groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Over the past year, attempted attacks on Israeli diplomatic missions in Sweden and Belgium were foiled, and there has been a consistent pattern of attempts to lure Israelis\u2014both at home and abroad\u2014into traps for kidnapping or assault.<\/p>\n

Hamas, under mounting pressure in Gaza, is also trying to expand its reach internationally. Terror infrastructure tied to the group has been uncovered in Denmark, Germany, Bulgaria, and Sweden, all of which were planning attacks against Israeli targets.<\/p>\n

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Pro-Israel rally in Germany | Photo: shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, a resurgence of activity has been observed among other terrorist organizations, including ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Al-Shabaab. These groups are ramping up operations in Europe and other regions, encouraging attacks by their supporters. ISIS has even explicitly called for attacks against Jews and Israelis worldwide.<\/p>\n

Antisemitic Attacks and Attempts on Jewish and Israeli Sites<\/strong>
\nIn New Orleans, a vehicle-ramming attack during New Year\u2019s celebrations killed 14 people and injured 57. Two additional ramming attacks occurred in Germany, while Austria saw a stabbing targeting civilians. Planned attacks were also thwarted in Germany, Sweden, and Turkey.<\/p>\n

In Australia, there were multiple attempts to target Jewish communities, including arson attacks on a kindergarten and a synagogue, and a foiled bombing plot against Jewish institutions. In Canada, Molotov cocktails were thrown and gunshots fired at synagogues and Jewish schools in Toronto and Montreal.<\/p>\n

These incidents are part of a larger wave of antisemitic violence since the beginning of Israel\u2019s Operation Iron Swords\u2014some coordinated, others carried out by lone attackers. A particularly disturbing case occurred in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024, when a local mob attacked a taxi carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv fans on their way to a game\u2014an incident widely condemned as an antisemitic riot.<\/p>\n

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Maccabi Tel Aviv fan rescued from the riot in Amsterdam arriving at Ben Gurion Airport | Photo: Jonathan Shaul\/Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cDo Not Travel to Sinai\u201d<\/strong>
\nOutside of Europe, several other regions continue to pose serious threats. In Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, and parts of Central Africa remain hotspots. In Asia, Afghanistan, southern Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Kashmir region, and parts of Indonesia are all known for widespread jihadist activity.<\/p>\n

The closest and most immediate danger zone for Israelis is the Sinai Peninsula, which remains especially hazardous. Despite a drop in tourist numbers, Israeli travelers are still frequenting Sinai\u2019s beaches. The NSC reminds the public that Sinai is under a Level 4 travel warning\u2014\u201chigh threat\u201d\u2014and strongly advises against any travel to the area.<\/p>\n

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Beach in Sinai | Photo: Yossi Aloni\/Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Act Responsibly and Stay Informed<\/strong>
\nThe NSC stresses that the motivation of Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and ISIS to harm Israelis and Jews remains high. With the war in Gaza ongoing and a challenging global atmosphere for Israelis, travelers are urged to take precautions. \u201cWe call on the public to act responsibly, check travel advisories before purchasing tickets, and follow recommendations for each destination based on its risk level,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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