Despite travel warning, Israel says diplomatic missions in UAE remain open: What to know

Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that its diplomatic missions in the UAE remain operational despite a recent security warning from the National Security Council about potential threats to Israelis from terrorist organizations. While the embassy and consulate will temporarily close for the Jewish holiday of Tisha B’Av, they are expected to reopen on Monday, with heightened security measures in place for diplomats.

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