Israelis in Thailand facing high threat of terror attacks

A number of Iranian plots to harm Israelis abroad have been thwarted in recent years by the Mossad and other Israeli intelligence agencies.

By World Israel News Staff

Israelis currently vacationing in Thailand were urged to remain vigilant, as the “terrorist infrastructure” which orchestrated the murder of an Israeli rabbi in the United Arab Emirates are seeking to harm Israelis in the southeast Asian nation, according to Israel’s National Security Council (NSC).

“Current intelligence indicates that the terrorists responsible for the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai…have been planning further terrorist activity,” read a statement from the NSC.

The NSC warning may refer to Iran, which has formally denied responsibility for Kogan’s slaying, but is believed by some Israeli security officials to have organized the murder.

A number of Iranian plots to harm Israelis abroad have been thwarted in recent years by the Mossad and other Israeli intelligence agencies.

The warning that terrorist elements are actively plotting to attack Israelis in Thailand comes two weeks after the Mossad specifically warned Israeli tourists to avoid the famous Full Moon Party, due to the threat of attacks.

Thailand is an extremely popular vacation destination for Israelis, with hundreds of thousands visiting the country annually. Some Thai islands, such as Ko Samui, have small Israeli expat communities.

Israelis must “avoid attending large-scale events associated with Israel, with an emphasis on those announced in advance, or places of entertainment and gathering associated with Israel. Notify local security forces if you are exposed to hostile activity targeting Israelis,” the NSC said.

The NSC told Israelis to be “extra alert in public places,” such as restaurants, hotels, and bars.

The agency also advised Israelis to hide symbols of their Jewish and Israeli identities, as well as avoid mentioning their military service or posting details of their vacation – such as the names of their hotels – on public social media profiles.