Israel Warns Citizens of Iranian Kidnapping Threats

Israel's National Security Council (NSC) has issued a warning regarding escalating Iranian efforts to target Israeli citizens abroad, following an attempted kidnapping plot involving an Israeli businessman in the UAE. Iranian operatives, posing as representatives of Al-Arabiya Farsi, contacted the businessman via Telegram, inviting him to a meeting while sending malicious files intended to access his phone. The businessman's vigilance led to the alerting of Israeli authorities, which confirmed the plot's authenticity. The NSC emphasized the ongoing threat from Iranian agents and advised Israelis to exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar contacts online. It urged citizens to avoid sharing personal information and to verify the identities of unknown contacts through direct communication methods. This incident highlights the broader risks posed by Iranian intelligence operations targeting Israelis internationally.