Travel Warning to Turkey

Israelis, and Jews the world over have enjoyed traveling to & around Turkey for the past decade or more due to exceptional Israeli – Turkish relations in the region. However, due to last month’s flotilla incident, Israel’s National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau (NSCCTB) has issued a travel warning to Israelis planning trips to Turkey.

In response to the events surrounding the protest flotilla, there are growing protests by the government and public in Turkey. This delicate state of affairs is liable to deteriorate into violent outbreaks against Israelis in Turkey.

Americans too have enjoyed years of friendly travel to the Turkish state. However, recently, the American Embassy in Ankara, Turkey issued travel warnings to to the country well before this incident:

April 8, 2010

The Department of State would like to remind American citizens that there is a current travel alert for Turkey based on a continuing valid threat.

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to evolving security concerns in Turkey, and reminds them of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests.

U.S. citizens in Turkey should be particularly vigilant in light of the ongoing “Get Out America, This is Our Country” campaign and upcoming significant anniversaries associated with the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C), a designated terrorist organization. Actions against American and/or Turkish-American cultural and business establishments in Turkey are possible. We remind U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

Given current events this may be common sense, but nonetheless, this is still an important message to spread until potential terrorist activity in Turkey subsides, and/or relations between Turkey and Israel are
normalized.

Take care and have happy & safe travels!

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Holiday Travel Alerts & Warnings

While everyone should heed the recent warnings in India, Thailand, Nicaragua, and in NYC, as Jews we need to take extra caution. Here are a few alerts or warnings that if you are traveling this holiday, please take notice!

India 11/26/08 — There have been a series of blasts in a number of sites around Mumbai. Some of these have been in or close to five star hotels in the southern part of the city. Reports suggest as many as 80 dead and up to 250 injured people. We advise all in the city to stay indoors until local authorities advise that it is safe to go outside.
New York City 11/26/ 2008 — U.S. authorities have warned of a possible al Qaeda threat to transit systems in and around New York City, according to Homeland Security.
Thailand 11/26/2008 — Large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand that have resulted in the disruption of services as well as isolated incidents of violence.  At this time, Bangkok’s international and domestic airports have ceased flight operations due to the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protests at those locations.  It is unclear when normal flight operations will resume.
Nicaragua 11/15/2008 — Municipal elections across Nicaragua took place on November 9, 2008.  Violent demonstrations followed and witnesses have reported numerous injuries.  The situation remains fluid.  Street protests and or clashes are likely to continue in the coming days and can be unpredictable in time, place, and intensity. This Travel Alert expires on December 12, 2008.

Tags: holiday travel, jewish travel, kosher travel, travel warnings

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