Israel keeps Cyprus at lowest travel risk level ahead of Jewish holidays
Israel’s National Security Council said Cyprus remains among destinations with the lowest risk level and no special travel warning.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus remains among the countries assessed by Israel as having the lowest travel risk level, with no special warning in place, Israel’s National Security Council said on Sunday ahead of the Jewish holidays and Jewish New Year.
Travel assessment
Cyprus, Greece, the United States, Italy and the United Arab Emirates are among the most popular destinations for Israeli travellers.
The council said the assessment does not signal changes to existing travel advice but is intended to increase vigilance.
Higher-risk destinations
The council said the most serious threats were in countries near Iran or within its wider periphery, particularly Turkey, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates.
Jordan, Qatar, Somaliland and Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula, remain at level 4 and should be avoided, it said.
Advice to travellers
Travellers were advised to maintain a low profile, avoid visibly displaying Israeli or Jewish symbols and refrain from sharing their location in real time.
People who have served in the Israeli armed forces were asked to remove or conceal related information on social media. They were also advised to avoid demonstrations and political confrontations with strangers.
According to the assessment, Iran and organisations it supports continue to pose the main global terrorist threat to Israeli and Jewish targets.
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