Israel tells citizens abroad to stay clear of International sporting events

National Security Council says observed indications of organized plans to attack Israelis, Jews in large gatherings using demonstrations as cover including in Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam and cities in the UK

The National Security Council on Sunday cautioned Israelis abroad to stay away from cultural and sporting events with the participation of Israelis, days after the violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.
According to the NSC, Pro-Palestinians groups were calling to attack Israelis and Jews under the guise of protests and demonstration, and while taking advantage of public gatherings at the events, in order to maximize harm and exposure in the media.
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אוהדי מכבי ת"א מישראל הותקפו באמסטרדם
אוהדי מכבי ת"א מישראל הותקפו באמסטרדם
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam Friday
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הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית לקראת ציון שנה למלחמה פריז צרפת
הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית לקראת ציון שנה למלחמה פריז צרפת
Anti-Israel protesters in Paris last month
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The council said organized plans to attack Israelis were observed in several European cities including Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris and some major cities in the UK.
Israel's national team is expected to play in a Paris on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that he would attend the match to show support for Israel after events in Amsterdam.
Dutch police clash with pro-Palestine demonstrators on Sunday
On its web site the security council urged Israelis to exercise caution including avoiding any Jewish and Israeli markings, out of concern that terrorists or others will attempt to insert themselves into events and carry out attacks.
The NSC recommended that Israelis refrain from attending any sporting or cultural event in the coming week, stay away from demonstrations of any kind, mask their Israeli identity when ordering taxis on apps and be aware of areas at risk when traveling around, including neighborhoods with predominately migrant populations from countries who are adversaries of Israel.

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