Israelis abroad

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NSC report on threats against Israelis aboard for High Holidays

National Security Council publishes report summarizing the increased terror threat to Israelis abroad during the High Holidays from Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS, and the increase in antisemitism.

Report:

Hamas considering avenging Haniyeh by killing Israelis abroad

Hebrew media reports Hamas considering changing tactics from attacking Israel directly to avenge its leader, who was assassinated in Tehran.

NSC to Israelis:

Take extra caution when abroad

Amid fears of retribution for the eliminations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, the National Security Council recommends seriously reconsidering the necessity of traveling to countries for which the travel alerts have been issued with moderate and high threat levels.

Study:

66% of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms after Oct. 7th

New study from University of Haifa researchers shows that 91% of Israelis living abroad were exposed to anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in the first two months of the war.

Suspect in murder of Israeli in Philippines admits involvement

Central suspect in murder of Yitzhak Cohen and Geneva Lopez admits involvement during interrogation.

Bodies of Israelis missing in Philippines located

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez, who disappeared last month while traveling in the Philippines, are found dead.

Israeli couple missing in the Philippines, car found torched

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez have been missing in the Philippines since Friday, reports say.

No Israelis in Brussels? Prepare to lose more than that

The slippery slope is not a figure of speech, but it is terrifyingly reality when dealing with radical Muslims who hate, not just Israel, but all of Western culture. Op-ed.

In Georgia, Israelis are welcomed - but Russians are not

As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi.

We must all act like Israelis do

We must be proud and stand up against our enemies with courage. Op-ed.

Two-year-old Israeli girl drowns in Thailand

Israeli consul in Thailand and the department for Israelis abroad at the Foreign Ministry are assisting in bringing the girl's body to Israel.

'Solidarity with Palestine'

Maldives government bans Israelis from country

The President of the island nation announced that the parliament will vote to amend the immigration law to ban Israelis from entering.

After Israeli man assaulted:

Israeli Embassy in Belgium files complaint

Israeli Embassy in Belgium files complaint with the Mayor of the city of Bruges, demands the suspect in the attack of 64-year-old Israeli Amnon Ohana be brought to justice.

Tragedy:

Israeli girl killed during a trip to Thailand

Five-year-old Israeli girl killed in an ATV accident while traveling with her family in Thailand. The Foreign Ministry is assisting in bringing her body to Israel.

Body of Israeli who went missing last month in Peru is found

Oren Zamir, 26, went missing last month while hiking in the Peruvian Andes. Local police say they have now found his body.

Authenticity investigated

Video showing murder of Israeli in Egypt published

Video posted online allegedly shows the murder of Israeli businessman Ziv Kipper in Egypt. The murderer is heard shooting and saying "Shalom from the children of Gaza".

Tragedy in Brazil:

Israeli tourist falls and dies while fleeing suspected robber

An Israeli tourist who ran away from a suspected robber in Rio de Janeiro jumped from a high wall and fell to her death.

Israeli police officer killed in accident in Mexico

Lipaz Tzadok, 25, killed in a motorcycle accident in the city of Cancun. The Israeli consul in Mexico is assisting in the transferring of his body to Israel.

Peru:

18 months of detention for Iranian who plotted to kill Israelis

Majid Azizi, a suspected member of the IRGC Quds Force, allegedly enlisted two Peruvians in his plot to murder Israelis Shachar Malka and Gilad Duchovny.

Israeli arrested in Malaysia faces up to 40 years in prison

Israeli man who was arrested last month charged with trafficking firearms and possessing ammunition.

Tragedy:

Israeli killed while hiking in Australia

Israeli hiking in Queensland dies after slipping while rock-climbing at the Isabella Falls in Cairns.

Israeli man with firearms arrested in Malaysia

Malaysian police say the Israeli, who was arrested on March 27, claimed he entered the country in order to kill a relative, but "we are not buying his story".

Attack foiled:

Peru arrests two men who planned to attack Israeli

Peruvian police say they captured an Iranian and a Peruvian national who formed a terrorist cell and were planning an attack on an Israeli person at APEC later this year.

Times Square:

Israeli-owned restaurant to get kosher certification

Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Times Square restaurant is going kosher.

Israeli doctor killed in accident in northern Romania

Dr. Lilian Kaufman, 73, from Kiryat Motzkin, killed in northern Romania. Her husband and two other Israelis lightly injured.

Change of policy:

Israelis with non-biometric passports to wait in line

Population Authority head announces change in policy aimed at preventing foreigners from entering Israel using forged passports.

Best EU residency by investment programs for Israelis

Around 6% of Israeli people emigrate to other countries.

Jewish groups to Biden gov't:

Grant protected status to Israelis in the US

HIAS and other groups ask Biden administration to extend protected status to Israelis in US.

National Insurance Institute:

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

MK Simcha Rothman raises question of reserve duty payments for those reservists who work outside Israel's borders.

Dagestan:

Muslim rioters gather at airport to attack Israeli passengers

Rioters gather at Makhachkala airport and search for Jews and Israelis. Flight rerouted to another airport.

Israeli diplomat stabbed in Beijing

Possible terror attack in China comes as Hamas calls for global 'day of jihad' and rage in support of the massacre of 1,300 Israelis.

Amid Hamas calls to riot:

Israelis abroad asked to take caution

Israel's National Security Council and Foreign Ministry warn that Hamas has called supporters worldwide to hold a "Day of Rage".

Israeli visiting Ukraine runs over local woman

The Israeli citizen arrested after the accident. Separately, four Israelis who arrived in Uman arrested on suspicion of drug possession.

Israeli seriously injured in boat explosion in Turkey

Israeli citizen seriously injured when fuel tank of a motorized boat explodes during a sail in Dalyan River.

After earthquake:

PassportCard deploys plane to bring Israelis back from Morocco

Israeli insurance company acts to bring back policyholders after over 2,000 people killed in devastating earthquake in Morocco.

All Israelis accounted for after deadly Morocco earthquake

Director of the Department for Israelis Abroad at the Foreign Ministry calls on Israelis traveling for High Holidays to obey local law.

Israelis attacked by 'ticket inspectors' in Budapest

The inspectors punched the Israelis and made antisemitic comments and gestures when they realized they were being photographed.

Mother of four killed in Cyprus bicycle accident

Tovi Arens-Carmon, mother of four daughters, is named as Israeli killed in Cyprus bicycle accident.

Cleared for publication:

Flight carrying Israelis unexpectedly lands in Malaysia

During their stay in Malaysia, the passengers were not required to disembark from the plane, and after five ours, the plane took off again.

Seven Israelis injured in accident in Turkey

The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying tourists and a vehicle of a family collided in Antalya province.

Kenya:

Israeli women attacked with machete, one loses finger

A group of muggers assaulted the pair of tourists, causing injuries.

National Security Council:

Terror organizations working to kidnap Israelis abroad

The NSC released a summary of terror threats against Israelis and Jews outside of Israel.

Croatia:

Israeli woman killed in fall during nature hike

73-year-old woman killed in fall from great height during family hike in Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Netanyahu to Saudia Arabia:

'I appreciate the warm attitude to the Israeli passengers'

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Saudi authorities for their treatment of a group of Israelis stranded in Saudi Arabia.

Tragedy in France:

Israeli climber killed during trip to Mont Blanc

Stas Davidov, 55, evacuated by helicopter to hospital for medical treatment, where he was pronounced dead.

Israeli killed in ATV accident in Canada

Israeli young man is killed and his friend seriously injured in ATV accident during pre-military trip.

Foreign Ministry to Israelis:

'Don't travel to Rhodes'

Foreign Ministry warns Israelis against travel to Rhodes and Sicily due to extreme weather in those areas.

Foreign Ministry: All Israelis in India flood zone contacted

The Foreign Affairs Ministry reports on the dramatic operation to contact all Israelis trapped by flooding in northern India.

Israelis killed in accidents in Malta and Thailand

50-year-old Israeli killed in diving accident at the Blue Lagoon. Another Israeli killed in car accident on the island of Phuket.

Israeli girl killed in Cyprus accident

Six-year-old Israeli girl killed on Cyprus beach.

Op-ed:

Dear Israelis, what happened to Never Again? Never Forget?

I never thought I would see the day when Jews in Israel fight against Jews moving into their area and shame their MKs abroad. Op-ed.

This Peruvian town has become popular among post-army Israelis

Israelis flock to this tiny town in Peru for vacation — and psychedelic 'spirituality.'

Israeli volunteer killed while fighting in Ukraine

Alexander Dubovick, 34, was injured while fighting in eastern Ukraine; reports say he was executed by the Russians who captured him.

South Korea bus crash:

Injured Israelis begin returning to Israel

18 Israelis hurt in deadly bus accident to return in coming days, 14 remain hospitalized in South Korea

Israeli citizens have a right to govern themselves

Israel’s Supreme Court seeks to stop Israelis from making the “wrong” decisions. How democratic. Op-ed.

Israeli tourist stabbed at a train station in Rome

24-year-old Israeli woman stabbed three times in the back. The suspect fled the scene and police are looking for him.

Peru:

Tens of Israelis to be evacuated as protests rip through country

Israel's Foreign Ministry is warning Israeli tourists to stay away from areas where protests and confrontations are taking place.

Georgia accident victim named: 'Everyone loved her'

Alina Omanski, 36, named as one of two Israelis killed in Georgia traffic accident.

Israelis injured in deadly Georgia accident arrive in Israel

Four of the Israelis injured in a deadly Georgia accident arrive in Israel on plane chartered by insurance company.