Israel Warns Citizens Against Travel to Bangladesh, 5 other nations

Israel’s National Security Council has advised its citizens against travelling to Bangladesh and five other countries, citing heightened security risks and the possibility of attacks targeting Israelis abroad.

In a new security advisory issued on Sunday, the council warned that the risks could increase ahead of several important Jewish religious holidays and amid ongoing international tensions.

The advisory cited the continuing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas as factors that could fuel tensions and increase risks for Israelis in different parts of the world.

The council said its latest warning followed a fresh assessment of the global security situation. It also warned that large-scale protests could take place in several countries in October 2026, marking three years since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with some demonstrations potentially turning violent.

The advisory also cited alleged threats against Israelis in parts of Europe and Africa, as well as threats linked to the Yemen-based Houthis.

Azerbaijan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates were identified as high-risk destinations, while additional warnings were issued for Jordan, Qatar, Somaliland and Egypt. Israelis were specifically advised to avoid Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.

The council said travel to Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan, Yemen, Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia is legally prohibited for Israeli citizens, including those holding dual citizenship.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Libya, Algeria and Somalia were placed on a list of countries considered risky for Israelis, with citizens advised against travelling there.

Bangladesh and Israel do not have diplomatic relations, and regular travel by Israeli citizens to Bangladesh is limited. The inclusion of Bangladesh in the advisory comes as part of Israel’s broader assessment of security risks facing its citizens worldwide.