The National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau announced the following advisory ahead of Lag B’Omer pertaining to the Tunisian island of Djerba in which Israelis and Jews from around the world are expected to participate.

According to the Counter-Terrorism Bureau, “There is a severe travel warning for Tunisia (high concrete threat). Terrorist elements, especially those affiliated with Global Jihad, continue to operate in Tunisia and commit attacks; therefore, there is a high threat level against Jewish targets. It is recommended that visits to Tunisia be avoided”.

Jews arrive in Djerba, which is off the coast of Tunisia and gather by the shul known as el-Ghriba (the wondrous) and they visit kivrei tzaddikim.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)