Fed’s Powell opens door to potential rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Investing.com -- Israel has closed all its embassies worldwide and advised citizens to remain vigilant following its military strikes on Iran, according to statements posted on embassy websites Friday.
The embassy closures mean consular services will not be available, and Israeli citizens have been instructed to cooperate with local security services if they encounter hostile activity. The statements also urged Israelis to avoid displaying Jewish or Israeli symbols in public places.
No timeline was provided for when the diplomatic missions might reopen. When contacted, an embassy representative in Berlin offered no additional information about the closure.
"In light of recent developments, Israeli missions around the world will be closed and consular services will not be provided," the official statement read.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday, announced that Germany would enhance security measures at Jewish and Israeli locations throughout the country.
In Stockholm, security presence was visibly strengthened outside the Great Synagogue, with police vehicles stationed near the building.
The embassy closures follow Israel’s military action against Iran, where it targeted nuclear facilities and missile production sites.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.