IDF Expands Security Unit to Track Threats to Personnel Worldwide

Israel’s military has expanded its Personal Security Branch to monitor and protect serving personnel and senior officials at home and abroad. The unit assesses travel routes, online threats, possible legal action and intelligence warnings linked to hostile groups. Officials said the move followed several incidents, including an emergency landing in Iran involving an Israeli soldier and attacks on Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam. Service members can now receive travel-risk alerts through a dedicated system, while the branch coordinates with other security agencies on threats and emergencies. The report also highlights concerns about doxxing, online tracking and attempts to identify military personnel through social-media activity. The development has prompted comparisons with the safety challenges faced by soldiers in Nigeria.

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