Overview

• Israel’s National Security Council released an updated global threat assessment before the High Holidays, highlighting elevated risks around the Oct. 7 anniversary.
• Iran and its proxies are identified as the primary source of overseas plots, with motivation increased after Operation Rising Lion and multiple attempts foiled over the past year.
• Hamas is expanding efforts to target Israelis and Jewish communities abroad, with additional threats from ISIS, al‑Qaeda and al‑Shabaab.
• Officials report a worsening trend of violent antisemitic incidents tied to anti‑Israel campaigns that heightens exposure for travelers.
• Guidance urges concealing identifying symbols, avoiding Hebrew in public and unsecured gatherings, limiting social‑media disclosures, and following advisories that include a Level 4 warning for Egypt’s Sinai and a list of countries to avoid.