Following military operations targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, Israel has taken the precautionary measure of closing its embassies worldwide and advising its citizens abroad to exercise heightened vigilance. They are also instructed to avoid displaying any overt Jewish or Israeli symbols. Embassy websites have issued official statements. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reported significant damage to the Natanz nuclear site, with warnings of a potentially extended operation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of increased security measures for Jewish and Israeli institutions in Germany.
