Israelis abroad

Israeli businessman, 64, killed in accident in Nigeria

Israeli businessman killed in Abuja in an accident that claimed four other lives. Body to be flown back to Israel.

Thailand:

Israeli missing after attempting to save son from drowning

Israeli tourist, age 40, disappears on Thailand beach after entering water in attempt to rescue son.

Elizabet Tsurkov reveals:

Torture, isolation and threats in captivity

In her first interview since returning to Israel, Elizabet Tsurkov describes a series of torture and abuse she endured in captivity by the Qata'ib Hezbollah militia in Iraq.

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After campus threats, professor 'apologizes' for IDF past

After masked activists disrupted his lecture and threatened his life, Professor Michael Ben-Gad reaffirmed his IDF service, saying he 'would have crawled over cut glass' to defend his people.

Antisemitic violence:

Israeli educator assaulted in heart of New York City

Israeli educator Rami Glikstein assaulted in Manhattan in an antisemitic attack. Israel’s Consul General blames global incitement and urges US leaders to condemn violence against Jews.

Cyprus: Israeli family given rental car marked with swastikas

Israeli family visiting Cyprus receives rental car marked with swastikas. 'It was clear this was not accidental, they knew we were Jews from Israel.'

National Security Council

The threats against Israelis abroad during High Holidays

The National Security Council published a public update on the terrorism threats against Israelis abroad during the Jewish High Holidays.

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors

Amid rising threats from Iran and its proxies, UAE authorities ordered security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants, raising supervision costs and heightening Jewish security.

Finance Min. rejects compensation for Israelis stranded abroad

Finance Ministry refuses to provide full compensation for Israelis stranded abroad during war with Iran; Transportation Ministry slams decision.

After a month of searching:

Body of Israeli hiker found in Canada

65-year-old likely drowned while hiking near Whistler; family to bury him in Canada, honoring his deep love for the country.

IDF launches legal aid system for soldiers detained abroad

Amid rising legal threats overseas, IDF establishes special unit to support soldiers investigated or arrested abroad for their service, offering full legal and family assistance.

Dangerous precedent:

Two Israelis arrested in Belgium for 'war crimes'

Two Israelis, including an IDF soldier, attending Tomorrowland were briefly detained by Belgian police after a legal group accused them of war crimes in Gaza; both were released and left the country.

Scammers swindle fellow Israelis out of thousands of shekels

Two Israelis working out of Thailand took thousands of shekels from fellow countrymen, promising concert tickets, emergency boat rides back to Israel, and more, and then disappeared.

“I am a genocide scholar. I know it when I see it.”

There is a veritable cottage industry in America of despicable Israeli academics who choose to further their careers by moving abroad and then proceeding to spread lies in order to bash Israel. Opinion.

French court releases terrorist who helped murder Mossad agent

A court in France ordered on Thursday the release from prison of Lebanese terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, after serving almost 40 years in prison.

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Parliamentary report reveals sharp rise in Iranian plots targeting Jews, Israelis, and dissidents in the UK, calling for urgent action to counter Tehran’s aggression.

Tragedy during trek:

Israeli father and son killed in Austria

An Israeli father and son killed during a mountain trek in Austria after the father slipped and the son tried to save him. Another son who was with them was unharmed.

Swedish media:

Iran-backed gang recruiting drone pilots to hit Israeli sites

Swedish police investigate reports of drone pilot recruitment for attacks on Israeli and Jewish sites in Scandinavia.

'Imminent attack' thwarted:

Cypriot police foil terror attack, arrest IRGC-affiliated suspect

Cypriot authorities arrest British citizen suspected of planning 'direct attack' on the island, allegedly targeting British military bases.

First flight returning Israelis from Larnaca lands in Israel

Operation 'Safe Return' underway as first flight from Cyprus lands at Ben Gurion Airport; ten flights and two cruise ships to bring back thousands of Israelis stranded abroad.

Defense Ministry:

Rescue flights for Israelis abroad to begin within 72 hours

Flights from Athens, Larnaca, New York, and Bangkok to bring essential personnel back to Israel, no outbound flights permitted as around 150,000 Israelis remain stranded abroad.

44-year-old Israeli missing in northern India

Israeli Samuel Vengrinovich was last seen on a mountainous trail in northern India, and his whereabouts are unknown. A rescue unit and Israelis in the area are searching for him.

Tragedy in Crete

Body of Israeli author found in the sea

Michal Peleg, a 65-year-old Israeli author who lived in Crete, was found dead off the coast of the Greek island, days after being reported missing.

Israeli woman missing in Crete

Michal Peleg, a 65-year-old Israeli living in a village in eastern Crete, has been out of contact since Wednesday.

Terror in Colorado:

Molotov cocktail attack targets pro-Israel walk

Seven people, including children, injured in Boulder, Colorado, as Molotov cocktails thrown at a peaceful walk for Israeli hostages. Attacker reportedly yells "End Zionists" before being arrested. FBI investigating incident as a terrorist attack.

3 illegal migrants charged in murder of Israeli businessman

The 3 men arrested and charged in the brutal murder of Alexander Modebadze reportedly identified as Georgian nationals who entered the US illegally.

Israelis expelled from a restaurant in Naples

Israeli tourists were expelled from a restaurant in downtown Naples, Italy, in a show of 'resisting Israeli apartheid.'

Revealed:

Alexander Modebadze and Meni Hidhra victims of twin LA murders

The two Israeli businessmen were murdered hours apart in same LA neighborhood; with one held captive for hours and beaten to death.

Israeli citizen missing in Thailand for two weeks

An Israeli has been missing on Phuket Island for the past two weeks. Israeli Foreign Ministry: 'We are in contact with his family and hope that he will be found healthy and safe soon.'

Israeli man found dead in Los Angeles

A 45-year-old Israeli man was found dead on Saturday in his home in the Woodland Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, California.

Ahead of 'Day of Rage':

NSC warns Israelis abroad of potential threats

National Security Council warns Israelis abroad that demonstrations may turn violent in light of planned pro-Palestinian 'Day of Rage' events around the world.

Greece:

Israeli collapses and dies during Passover vacation

A man in his 70s, vacationing with his family in Crete for Passover, collapses and is pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be transferred to Athens and then flown to Israel.

Maldives approves law banning Israelis from entering country

Parliament, president, of the Maldives approve bill to ban Israelis from entering the country until 'genocide' ends.

Report:

Israeli citizen kidnapped and rescued from armed group in Nigeria

An Israeli citizen, Gil Itamar, kidnapped in Nigeria and released after approximately 24 hours in operation by the local army.

Israel warns:

Hamas increasing efforts to attack Israelis abroad

NSC issues updated global terrorism threat assessment, urging Israelis to stay vigilant abroad amid rising attacks and hate crimes.

Israeli killed in avalanche at French ski resort

French media report that Israeli was killed in an avalanche outside the Villaroger ski resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps.

Eight-year sentence for group who planned to abduct Israeli

Itay Kashti, an Israeli music producer, was assaulted and abducted by a Muslim gang masquerading as representatives of a production company.

'Zionists not welcome'

Israeli man harassed, spat on in Dublin

Young Israeli man attacked in a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, by two females who hurl antisemitic slurs at him and then spit on him. "The police only came two hours after the incident."

On Iran's behalf

US sanctions Sweden-based gang for targeting Israeli interests

US sanctions Foxtrot Network, a Sweden-based criminal gang accused of executing attacks against Israeli interests in Europe on behalf of Iran.

Tragedy:

Body of missing American-Israeli found in Montana

After two weeks of searches, body of American-Israeli Danit Ehrlich who went missing in Montana is located.

One suspect caught

Israelis attacked in Athens after speaking Hebrew

Two Israeli citizens stabbed in well-known shopping district in central Athens. One of the attackers, originally from the Gaza Strip, was apprehended, while the second escaped.

Thailand: Six Israelis injured in bus crash

Six Israelis suffer light and moderate injuries after bus hits tree while driving in Thailand.

Israeli artist cancels US concert tour due to security threats

Musician Raviv Kaner announced today that a series of planned concerts had been called off due to repeated threats, but vowed to return.

Tragedy in Thailand:

Presidential award recipient killed while on family vacation

Rotem Ya'ish who was discharged from the IDF two months ago and flew with his family to Thailand to celebrate, was killed in a motorcycle accident on the island of Ko Samui.

Anti-Israel org. files complaint against Israeli in Sweden

Anti-Israel Hind Rajab Foundation says it filed a complaint against an IDF soldier who is visiting Sweden, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Israeli killed in ski accident in Romania

Israeli man killed in snowmobile accident at Azuga ski resort in central Romania.

Brazilian police:

Israeli soldier no longer wanted for questioning

Brazilian police announced today that the Israeli soldier accused by the pro-Palestinian organization Hind Rajab Foundation is not required for investigation.

After many hours:

Three Israelis rescued from Mount Hakuba in Japan

Three Israelis who went snowboarding rescued from Japan's Mount Hakuba, after being trapped there for hours.

New Orleans attack:

Condition of injured Israelis improves

The families of the two Israelis are by their side at a local hospital, and they will be eventually transferred for medical treatment in Israel.

'Tried to topple the gov't'

Israeli arrested in Venezuela

125 people arrested by the Venezuelan regime on charges of working to topple it. Among those arrested is an Israeli citizen.

Inbar Greidinger-Geisler killed in accident in Tanzania

Greidinger-Geisler was with five family members. They were evacuated from the scene by helicopter to a local hospital.

New Orleans attack:

Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

The two young Israelis severely injured in the attack in New Orleans were visiting the US after serving in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

Tragedy in Tanzania

Israeli woman killed in jeep accident

30-year-old Israeli woman killed when a jeep rolls over during a family trip to a safari in Tanzania. Three members of her family suffer light injuries.

Israelis, the Jews I never knew

October 7th and the fourteen months of war that followed it have shown us just how selfless everyday Israelis are. Opinion.

Russia:

Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at airport

Sentences of 8 and 9 years in prison were handed down to nine of the participants in the attempted lynching at the Dagestan airport shortly after the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Tragedy in Morocco

Five Tzfat residents killed in fatal car accident

The deadly accident took place near the city of Ouarzazate, when a vehicle carrying five Israelis apparently lost control and overturned, killing all of the passengers.

New survey reveals:

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

Israelis warned against traveling to Thailand

Terrorists responsible for abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai are planning further terrorist activity, potentially in Thailand, National Security Council warns.

Mossad & NSC:

Israelis in Thailand should hide Israeli and Jewish symbols

Thailand police warn of potential terror attacks against Israelis at 'Full Moon' parties on the island of Ko Pha Ngan on Friday. Security source: We are aware and handling it.

NSC to Israelis abroad:

Avoid sporting and cultural events

Following the attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam and in light of calls among terrorist-supporter groups to harm Israelis and Jews the Israeli National Security Council is calling on Israelis to avoid Israeli sporting events abroad.