Israel Raises Travel Warning for Armenia
On December 5, the Times of Israel reported that Israel's National Security Council (NSC) revised travel warnings for Armenia, the Maldives, and Brazil based on an updated security assessment. The warning levels for Armenia and the Maldives were raised, while Brazil's level was reduced.
The warning for Armenia increased from Level 1 to Level 2, citing "a growing threat to Israelis/Jews in Armenia from terrorist elements." However, the specific nature of these threats remains unclear. Level 2 advises travelers to exercise increased caution but does not call for avoiding or leaving the country.
For the Maldives, the warning rose from Level 2 to Level 3 due to "the presence of terrorist sympathizers on the island and growing hostility toward Israelis and Jews." This level advises against non-essential travel.