Too much incitement, too much anti-Semitism: Israel has issued a travel warning for Austria and raised the danger level at the same time. Germany is also affected by the warning.
Israel has adjusted its travel advice and raised the risk level for Israeli citizens travelling to Austria. The advice for numerous other countries has also been adjusted and raised, Israel’s National Security Staff announced on Monday. The second of a total of five levels calling on Israelis to exercise increased caution now applies to Austria – the same level that also applies to Ukraine, among other countries. Germany, France and the UK are also affected by the warning.
The National Security Staff reported a significant increase in incitement, attempted attacks and anti-Semitism in numerous regions of the affected countries. In addition, Iran and its allies are attempting to attack Israeli and Jewish targets around the world. Citizens should therefore choose their travel destinations carefully, the statement continued.
Situation assessments have been carried out continuously since the beginning of the Gaza war. Due to the increased threat, the dangers have been adjusted. The precautionary measures include postponing travel to Arab countries. Israelis are advised to avoid expressing their Israeli and Jewish identity using icons.
Zu viel Hass, Islamisten: Reisewarnung für Österreich | Exxpress