Israel has temporarily closed all of its embassies and consulates around the world following its airstrikes on Tehran, citing security concerns and the heightened threat of retaliation from Iran
In coordinated messages posted on diplomatic mission websites, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all overseas diplomatic facilities are suspending operations. “Israeli missions around the world will be closed, and consular services will not be provided,” read a statement on the website of the Israeli embassy in Berlin. No timeline was given for when services would resume.
The ministry also issued a rare global warning to Israeli citizens abroad, urging them to avoid public displays of Jewish or Israeli identity. “This is a time for discretion,” one advisory said. Citizens are being encouraged to register their locations with the Foreign Ministry for safety tracking.
The closures come less than 24 hours after a wave of Israeli airstrikes struck multiple targets in Tehran, reportedly killing at least 78 people, including IRGC Commander Hossein Salami. Iran has vowed a forceful and wide-ranging response, prompting concerns of attacks on Israeli interests abroad.
Tensions in the region remain at a boiling point, with both nations on high alert and international observers warning of a possible escalation into broader conflict.
