By Pesach Benson • March 25, 2026
Jerusalem, 25 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s National Security Council warned Israelis living abroad to take heightened precautions during the Passover holidays citing an increased risk of terrorist attacks linked to Iran and its proxies on Wednesday.
“The ongoing war with Iran is increasing the Threat of terrorism against Israelis Abroad,” the NSC said. “In recent weeks, attacks led by Iran and its proxies and individual extremists acting under inspiration have been carried out or thwarted. In fact, several attacks and terrorist attacks have been carried out against synagogues and Jewish sites, including explosions in synagogues in Belgium and the Netherlands, and an attempted attack on a synagogue in the United States.”
The advisory stressed that the Iranian regime is likely to intensify attacks targeting Jewish communities worldwide. “the National Security Headquarters reaffirms its assessment that the Iranian regime will work even harder to carry out terrorist attacks abroad against Israeli and Jewish targets,” it said.
Passover, Shavuot, Memorial Day, and Israel’s Independence Day were flagged as holidays that could draw potential terror attacks, and the NSC warned Israeli nationals to avoid unsecured holiday events or open-air gatherings.
The NSC issued specific guidance for certain regions. In countries near Iran — Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Gulf states — attending Israeli or Jewish events is strongly discouraged. Travelers in Thailand and the Philippines were advised to take extra precautions. And travelers passing through Sinai were told to limit their stay to transit via Taba Airport.
“Regarding departure or arrival from Israel, the recommendation is to depart and arrive via Ben Gurion Airport,” the advisory said. “If you choose to depart or return via Egypt and Jordan, the NSC recommends doing so via Taba Airport in Egypt and Aqaba Airport in Jordan, while being careful to arrive only for the flight and to avoid staying there.”
The NSC also called on Israelis to avoid real-time social media posts about location or plans, to be alert near Jewish sites, and to report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
The week-long holiday of Passover begins at sundown on April 1.
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