Holiday Feast Canceled in Thailand Amid Security Concerns
A holiday feast planned for Friday evening at the Chabad center in Phuket, Thailand, was canceled following a request from local security officials. The cancellation came in response to a planned protest outside the venue.
Chabad informed invited guests, "Dear guests! Due to the request of the Israeli security forces, to our great regret, we are canceling the event." They added, "Please do not approach the area, the protesters can be violent and it is dangerous. If you know of other travelers who planned to come, please update them."
According to Chabad, other holiday prayers and meals will proceed as usual starting Saturday. The report comes amid heightened security alerts in Israel, with security forces preparing for potential developments during the holiday period. Concerns include missile launches from Iran and attacks against Israeli or Jewish targets abroad. However, Israeli security officials have not identified any specific, immediate threats at this time and will update the public on any changes.
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