1. The National Security Council (NSC) is updating its travel alert for Canada and raising it from Level 1 (no travel warning) to Level 2 (potential threat level). This is in light of an increased threat by terrorists against Israelis and Jews in Canada. In the past 18 months, there have been several attacks against Jewish institutions and centers, including shooting incidents, Molotov cocktails and threats against Israelis/Jews in the country. The NSC recommends that all Israelis travelling to Canada, or who are currently in Canada, exercise increased precautionary measures, avoid displaying Jewish and Israeli symbols in public and remain extra vigilant while in public.
2. Today, May 25, 2025, anti-Israel organizations in Canada are planning to hold protests and demonstrations (in Toronto and Waterloo), in opposition to rallies in support of Israel.
3. In the past few days, the discourse surrounding these events has become more radical, including what could be understood as calls to violently harm Israelis and Jews at these events.
4. Given the above, we recommend that those attending the support rallies listen to security personnel and local police at the events, obey their instructions and avoid any friction with the anti-Israel protests.
5. The NSC encourages the public to read further recommendations and instructions on its website: www.nsc.gov.il
Message from the National Security Council to Israelis in Canada, Urging Them to Exercise Increased Precaution
