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Israel NSC Warns of Iran Threats on Oct. 7 Anniversary
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In Short: The NSC warned of a heightened risk of terror attacks against Israelis and Jews on Wednesday, the third anniversary of the October 7 onslaught, as security chiefs huddled to discuss threats in the lead-up to Israel’s October 27 Knesset election.
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued an alert for Israelis and Jews abroad, warning of potential attacks on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023.
The NSC urged Israelis and Jews to avoid destinations under its highest Level 4 travel warning, including Jordan, Qatar, Somaliland, and Egypt, as well as the Sinai Peninsula, citing severe security threats.
The statement advised against posting on social media any content that reflects service in the security forces, including the Israel Defense Forces and police.
Jews and Israelis were also encouraged to refrain from speaking Hebrew in crowded places, stay away from demonstrations, and avoid large gatherings, particularly in locations where tensions are elevated.
The NSC noted that alongside demonstrations and disturbances expected in various countries, there is an increased risk of terrorist activity surrounding the anniversary of the massacre.
Gen. Eyal Zamir, Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy, and Shin Bet chief David Zini held an assessment at Zamir’s office in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the sensitive period ahead of the Knesset election.
The security chiefs detailed efforts to improve and strengthen defenses, combat terror groups, and address nationalist crime.
Anti-Israel activists held a rally ahead of the game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Real Madrid for the Turkish Airlines Euroleague in Madrid.
Netanyahu insisted Israel was prepared for such a scenario.
The NSC warned of a heightened risk of terror attacks against Israelis and Jews on Wednesday, the third anniversary of the October 7 onslaught, as security chiefs huddled to discuss threats in the lead-up to Israel’s October 27 Knesset election.
Large anti-Israel demonstrations have taken place in major cities worldwide to mark the onslaught’s first two anniversaries, and are also planned for this week to mark the third anniversary.
Background
The National Security Council (NSC) issued a public advisory on Tuesday, urging Israelis traveling or staying abroad to exercise heightened vigilance due to concerns over attempted attacks against Israelis and Jews on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, according to [Israel National News (Israel)].
The NSC warned of a heightened risk of terror attacks against Israelis and Jews on Wednesday, the third anniversary of the October 7 onslaught, as security chiefs huddled to discuss threats in the lead-up to Israel’s October 27 Knesset election.
A national security council (NSC) is usually an executive branch governmental body responsible for coordinating policy on national security issues and advising chief executives on matters related to national security. An NSC is often headed by a national security advisor and staffed with senior-level officials from military, diplomatic, intelligence, law enforcement and other governmental bodies.
What's confirmed
- The NSC urged Israelis and Jews to avoid destinations under its highest Level 4 travel warning, including Jordan, Qatar, Somaliland, and Egypt, as well as the Sinai Peninsula, citing particularly severe security threats in those areas.
What's still developing
- “Terrorist organizations, and particularly Iran and its proxies [including] Hamas, and Global Jihad factions, see this date as a significant milestone,” the statement read.
- “Terrorist organizations, led by Iran and its proxies, Hamas, and global jihadist elements, view this date as a significant milestone,” the NSC said in a travel warning published by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday.
- “Countries and organizations abroad are setting their sights on what’s happening here… and as a result, there are also attempts at interference,” Livne said at the time, refusing to elaborate.