MENA: Officials evacuate staff from several country embassies in Middle East and North Africa as of Oct. 19 /update 1

EventIsrael has evacuated diplomatic staff from its embassies in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco, as of Oct. 19 amid heightened tensions in connection with its war with Hamas. Israeli authorities have increased security measures at diplomatic missions globally, and staff at other diplomatic missions in the MENA region have been requested to stay at home. The evacuation of remaining Israeli diplomatic missions in the MENA region is possible in the coming days. On-site services, as well as document delivery to and from diplomatic missions, are likely to be disrupted until further notice. AdviceAvoid any demonstrations that may materialize near Israeli diplomatic facilities.