The Israeli government has increased the danger level for its citizens when traveling to Austria. This means that the second of a total of five stages now applies. The argument is that there has been a significant increase in hate speech, attempted attacks and anti-Semitism.
The country has generally adjusted its travel advice and declared higher warning levels for Germany, France and Great Britain, among others. It is said that the situation has been regularly assessed since the start of the Gaza war. More threats were identified. The National Security Staff in Israel said there has been a significant increase in hate speech, attempted attacks and anti-Semitism in many regions. Iran and its allies are said to be stepping up efforts to attack Israeli and Jewish targets around the world.
By comparison, Austria and other European countries are on the same level as war-torn Ukraine or some African countries such as Namibia and Congo. The highest of five alert levels are currently in effect nowhere, but the second highest alert level is in effect in many countries around the world, such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, Oman, Sudan and Tunisia. The Austrian Foreign Ministry issued a partial travel warning for parts of Israel in mid-October.
What is recommended for Israelis
Israeli citizens are advised to choose their travel destination carefully and take precautions. For example, there should be no symbols that openly show Israeli and Jewish identity. The National Security Staff also recommends completely postponing travel to Arab countries.
In Vienna, a new poster campaign draws attention to anti-Semitism. Behind this are the Eva Kahan Foundation, the entrepreneur Sandra Berkson and many other Austrian cultural workers. “That is never allowed again!” says the poster, which shows the faces of about 200 people held hostage by Hamas since October 7.
“We still have no idea what happened here,” writer Doron Rabinovici, who is Jewish himself, said at the presentation. “Nothing – no political situation, no debate justifies a pogrom of Jewish citizens,” emphasized actor Cornelius Obonya. All people should keep their eyes open and “stand up and speak up” if they witness anti-Semitic statements or actions. About forty Hamas hostages have been released in recent days.
Source: Krone
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