There is no way to vacation from being Israeli, there are responsible ways to travel – editorial

As Israelis seek respite abroad following nearly three years of conflict and domestic instability, the National Security Council has warned that traveling does not exempt them from being targets. The council noted an expanded threat environment, with Iran and its proxies remaining the primary global terrorist threat to Israelis and Jews, and Hamas developing terrorist infrastructure in Europe. Antisemitic incidents have surged, with the 2026 J7 Annual Report on Antisemitism indicating a 136% increase in recorded incidents and a 97% rise in violent incidents between 2022 and 2025. The Foreign Ministry received 45 reports of physical assault or other antisemitic incidents against Israelis abroad in one year.

• Travelers are advised to understand their destination's threat level, know how to contact local authorities and Israeli diplomatic missions, and report discrimination or credible threats.
• Israelis should follow official warnings, protect personal information, avoid demonstrations, and exercise judgment in unfamiliar situations.
• The article emphasizes that while Israelis are entitled to travel, they must do so responsibly, understanding that their conduct can impact both their own treatment and that of Jewish communities abroad.
• The government is urged to develop a national strategy to reduce dangers that extend beyond Israel's borders, as individual caution alone cannot compensate for the lack of such a strategy.