Israel Warns Citizens Against Passover Travel to Morocco, Egypt Amid Security Concerns

In addition to Morocco and Egypt, the Israeli National Security Council (NSC) also advises Israelis against traveling to Turkey and Jordan to celebrate the Jewish Passover which runs from April 5 to 13 in Israel and from April 5 to 14 for Jews around the world. Turkey, Morocco, Jordan and Egypt are destinations that "should be avoided at the moment," said an Israeli official. The NSC justifies its warning by the security risks for Israeli citizens in these countries due to the fallout from the war waged by the IDF in Gaza against Hamas and the anger brewing in the public opinion of the Arab countries.

The NSC urges Israeli citizens to avoid traveling to Sweden where the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in May. It has also banned them from traveling to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Iran, considered "enemy" countries, and to Algeria, Libya, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia classified as "high threat" countries. The NSC advises Israeli tourists to avoid crowded places (shopping malls, markets). It also calls on them to remain vigilant in public places, not to post travel details on social media, and to avoid displaying Israeli symbols.