Israel warns citizens in Thailand of plans to attack them

(JNS) — Israeli authorities on Tuesday warned Israeli nationals in Thailand to remain alert and avoid public Jewish gatherings and events, citing new information regarding possible attacks.

The warning follows reports of plans to attack Israelis at a full-moon party on Nov. 15 in Ko Pha Ngan, an island south of Bangkok, Channel 12 reported. The island is a popular travel destination for Israelis.

Thai and Israeli security officials have thwarted several attempted attacks already, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Mossad intelligence agency and Israe...