NSC warns travelers anti-Israel orgs plan more pogroms

(JNS) Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) issued an alert for Israeli travelers on Sunday in the wake of the Nov. 7 attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, warning that anti-Israel groups have called to harm Israelis and Jews elsewhere in Europe.

Pro-Palestinian groups are planning to harm Jews by exploiting gatherings at sports and cultural events, the NSC said. Networks have been identified in a number of European cities, including Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris, where the Israeli national team will play on Nov. 14.

The NSC issued the following guidance:

1. In the coming week, avoid attending sporting and cultural events altogether, with a special emphasis on the upcoming Israeli national team game in Paris.

2. Stay away from demonstrations and protests of any kind.

3. Immediately notify local security forces of any incidents of threat/ assault.

4. Be extra careful to keep Israeli identification symbols private, including when booking taxis, or hiring vehicles using apps.

5. Check before traveling to areas prone to violence and disturbances, high crime or that have large immigrant populations from countries hostile to Israel.