Former National Security Chief Warns Israelis Abroad of Symbolic Attacks
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former National Security Council head Dr. Eyal Hulata warned Israelis abroad to be especially vigilant due to the elevated risk of symbolic terror attacks on the anniversary of October 7th. He noted a general increase in attacks against Israelis and Jews globally and the need to conceal identifiers. Hulata also criticized the lack of systematic learning from the failures of October 7th and pointed to a pattern of avoiding responsibility in national incidents.
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- Former National Security Council head Dr. Eyal Hulata warned Israelis abroad of symbolic terror attacks on October 7th anniversary.
- Hulata stated the likelihood of symbolic attacks on this specific day is high, urging extreme caution.
- He noted a rise in attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad and the need to hide identifiers.
- The former official criticized the lack of systematic learning from the failures of October 7th.
- Hulata cited the Flydubai incident as an example of avoiding responsibility.
Former National Security Council head Dr. Eyal Hulata has reinforced travel warnings for Israelis abroad, cautioning about the heightened risk of symbolic terror attacks on the anniversary of October 7th. He stated that the likelihood of such attacks on this specific day is high, emphasizing that Israelis should exercise extreme caution worldwide, regardless of other events. Hulata noted that the threat to Israelis and Jews abroad is not confined to the anniversary, citing a rise in attacks and the normalization of hiding Israeli and Jewish identifiers for safety.
Reflecting on the three-year mark since the October 7th massacre, Hulata described it as a very difficult day for everyone. He stressed the urgent need for systematic learning and understanding of the deep failures exposed since the event, noting that a formal inquiry has not yet been established and that systemic issues persist.
Regarding the Flydubai incident, Hulata drew parallels to other situations, identifying similar symptoms of avoiding responsibility. He asserted that the state exists to enable citizens to live their lives and pursue their dreams, and that this expectation of a functioning state, especially for those who serve and sacrifice, should be remembered by leaders on this day.