The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a warning to its citizens staying in Israel, following what was described as “reports of increased violence related to rival Israeli organized crime gangs, primarily affecting parts of Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Herzliya.” The embassy advised its citizens “to remain vigilant, especially in commercial areas during evening and nighttime hours; to stay away from locations where there is police activity and to follow the instructions of local authorities; to immediately report suspicious activity” and more. The warning was published against the backdrop of grenades being thrown at Cofix branches across the country.
