Israeli embassies around the world put on high alert amid Iranian threats

According to Israeli media, diplomats serving abroad have expressed their concern that their embassies will be the target of Iranian retaliation.

JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 4, 2024 19:59

Updated: APRIL 4, 2024 21:17

Protesters burn US and Israeli flags during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2024 (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)

Israeli embassies across the globe were placed on high alert following increasing threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli diplomats, sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.

Additionally, some ambassadors have been requested not to arrive at public events over fears for their security.

Reports come amid fears of Iranian revenge strikes

These reports come following an alleged Israeli strike on Syria, which killed senior Iranian Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) member Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

According to Israeli media, diplomats serving abroad have expressed their concern that their embassies will be the target of Iranian retaliation.

Earlier, Israel denied reports that claimed it withdrew its ambassadors and evacuated its embassies in multiple locations around the world.

According to initial reports, this decision denied by Israel was made in agreement between the Foreign Ministry and Israel’s Shin Bet.

THE FLAGS of the US, United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain are seen on the side of a road in Netanya, in September. (credit: FLASH90)

THE FLAGS of the US, United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain are seen on the side of a road in Netanya, in September. (credit: FLASH90)

Previous threats on Israeli embassies since October 7

On October 8, one day after Hamas launched its massacre of southern Israel last year, embassies across the world were also notified of concrete threats to their security.

Those threats materialized in some embassies.

On October 13, a staffer at the Israeli embassy in Beijing was assaulted and was hospitalized in stable condition.

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