The National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau (NSCCTB) has issued a warning to Israelis not to travel to Iraq.
An NSCCTB warning described "the phenomenon of Israelis visiting Iraq, including the Kurdish area in the northeast, the area around Baghdad and southern Iraq."
The agency reminded Israelis that according to the 1954 Prevention of Infiltration (Offenses and Jurisdiction) Law, travel to Iraq without a permit is a criminal offense.
The NSCCTB added that it "would like to make it clear to the Israeli public that given the increase in threats, visiting Iraq is very dangerous, and that there is a tangible fear for the lives of Israelis visiting Iraq."
"In light of the foregoing, the NSCCTB urges Israelis to refrain from visiting Iraq and calls on Israelis in Iraq to leave immediately. The security authorities have decided to increase enforcement of the law vis-à-vis those who violate the travel ban and visit Iraq without a permit."
It was not clear from the announcement how many Israelis are in Iraq, what they are doing there and why they chose it as a travel destination.