The travel warning did not add to the list of countries that Israelis
should avoid. But the government statement stressed that Iran and its proxy,
Hizbullah, were seeking to abduct or kill Israelis abroad, Middle East Newsline reported.
"Hizbullah and Iran have accused Israel of attacking their personnel,
which increases the threat of attacks on Israelis — especially senior
officials and former senior officials who are now in private business —
abroad," the statement said.
The travel warning also urged Israelis abroad to reject unsolicited or
unexpected offers. This included invitations to meetings with either
unfamiliar people or in remote areas.
"Avoid entering the hotel rooms or private residences of suspect or
unfamiliar persons," the travel warning said. "During prolonged stays
abroad, take care to vary routines. For example, change hotels, restaurants,
itineraries, etc. from time to time."
Over the last two years, Hizbullah was said to have attempted to abduct
or kill Israelis in Europe and Asia. None of the plots were said to have
succeeded.