Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued a high-level global travel advisory for its citizens ahead of upcoming Jewish religious holidays. Based on an updated global risk assessment, the directive advises Israeli citizens to avoid traveling to or staying in several countries, including Bangladesh. The decision was reported by the Israeli daily The Jerusalem Post.
In a report released on Sunday (September 6, 2026), the NSC highlighted a heightened threat of targeted attacks against Israelis and Jewish communities abroad during the holiday season. The elevated risk is attributed to ongoing military conflicts involving Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine, alongside recurring threats from Yemen’s Houthis impacting regional maritime and land sectors. Furthermore, the council warned of potential anti-Israel demonstrations and hostile actions surrounding the anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October.
The NSC assessment categorized regions across the Middle East and Caucasus as high-risk. Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates were classified as high-risk destinations, while travel warnings were issued for Jordan, Qatar, Somaliland, and Egypt. Travel to Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia remains legally prohibited for Israeli passport holders and dual citizens. Additionally, South Asian and African nations—including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Libya, Algeria, and Somalia—were listed as risk destinations where travel should be avoided. Although Bangladesh maintains no diplomatic or trade relations with Israel, it was included in the NSC’s comprehensive global threat matrix.
