Even more worrying is that a plan to target Einat Kranz Neiger, the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, was recently exposed. Rest assured, whether carried out by an elite Iranian military unit or not, any terror plot with this level of sophistication would endanger scores of diplomatic personnel. The current Israeli ambassador has held this post since August 2023. On October 22nd, 2023, she could be found protesting in front of the Israeli Embassy in Mexico City.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry thanked Mexico for its collaboration in stopping the assassination attempt. The ministry continued that international cooperation is crucial for neutralizing threats by global terrorist networks. Taking to social media, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen noted that the foiled plot demonstrates, “Ongoing tensions and security challenges facing Israeli diplomats abroad.”
As Einat began this past summer, she’s still getting settled into her new role. In record time, Ms. The novichok attempted assassination plot adds new urgency to questions about her safety. It underscores the ever-present and deeper geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran.
The Foreign Ministry released a statement acknowledging the successful prevention of the attack, specifically thanking Mexican authorities “for thwarting a terrorist network directed by Iran that sought to attack Israel’s ambassador in Mexico.”
The Israeli government is, of course, continuingly alert to protecting the lives of its citizens and representatives.
“The Israeli security and intelligence community will continue to work tirelessly, in full cooperation with security and intelligence agencies around the world, to thwart terrorist threats from Iran and its proxies against Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide.” – Israel’s Foreign Ministry
Overall, tensions in the region are further increasing. This event glaringly underscores the challenges of international diplomacy and of security itself. More importantly, this response from the Mexican government should show a serious and public commitment to protecting diplomatic missions on its turf.
