Israel's Foreign Ministry issued precautionary guidelines for Israelis abroad following the 'Day of Rage', according to a report. A former rabbi of the Thessaloniki Jewish community said antisemitic elements are trying to sow fear but the community will not be intimidated.
Israel's Foreign Ministry has issued precautionary guidelines for Israelis abroad following the 'Day of Rage' that took place across Greece on Sunday, according to a report. The guidelines call for increased vigilance. A former rabbi of the Thessaloniki Jewish community commented that antisemitic actors are attempting to create chaos, but the community will not be intimidated.
The Zioneer first reported on August 6 that pro-Palestinian activists were planning a 'Day of Rage' targeting Israeli tourists in Greece, with at least 40 protest locations. Over the following days, the Foreign Ministry issued a series of warnings to Israelis in Greece, advising them to conceal Israeli and Jewish identifiers, avoid protests, and refrain from sharing their location in real time. The warnings evolved from an initial alert to detailed instructions listing specific protest hotspots. The new guidelines extend the scope of caution to Israelis abroad generally, reflecting the broader threat environment.
The Zioneer has documented rising antisemitic threats globally, including incitement by public figures in New York and attacks on Jewish institutions abroad. The current guidelines are part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to protect Israelis and Jewish communities overseas.
The full details of the guidelines and the identity of the former rabbi who spoke have not been disclosed.
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