
A final evacuation of the Israeli embassies in a number of Arab countries and the move toward the possibility of performing consular duties through the “non-resident consul.” Also, during the last 6 hours, all security protocols for the Israeli embassies in a number of European and Latin countries were changed, most notably the “Consulate General in Paris.” Embassy in Oslo, Embassy in Madrid, Chile and Argentina..

Observers believe that the step comes within the framework of Israeli preparations and (American) security consultations in anticipation of the Iranian response to the Damascus attack, while a number of media outlets began transmitting a (semi-official) letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warning Israeli citizens (tourists, investors, commercial dealers) Avoid traveling and moving to, within and from the following countries: Egypt, Bahrain, Turkey, Morocco, and exercise caution and not participate in any diplomatic or cultural ceremonies or other events in the following countries: France, Spain, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and maintain a state of caution when Movement within, to and from the following countries: Britain, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia..

The Shin Bet and its partners built this security vision and expectations on a historical basis (the precedents of these countries in operations against Israeli targets) and also on the basis of measuring the state of public opinion (as activities and activities that criticize Israeli policies intensify in these countries) and also on relations and capabilities. Iranian strategy (Iran has field capabilities in cooperation, alliance, and assistance to internal parties in these countries).
For his part, Defense Minister Yoav Galant refused to describe the measures affecting embassies as an “evacuation” and merely said that they were merely precautionary measures and nothing more.
The municipal council in Tel Aviv, on a related level, issued directives to citizens to remain calm and avoid crowding in stores and depletion of food supplies. A number of observers also recorded unusual interference with the GPS positioning system in central Tel Aviv areas (to avoid satellite-guided missiles).
However, analysts agree that it is unlikely, under the current circumstances, that the Iranian response will be in the form of a direct, classic war, for many strategic reasons related to its armament capabilities, logistical supply, security and economic relations with neighboring countries, and the withdrawal of the risks of direct open war on the region.