US embassy warns citizens in UK as threat level raised to severe'

"The United States embassy in London has issued a security alert telling its citizens in the United Kingdom to be cautious after the British government raised the national threat level to severe."

"The UK's domestic intelligence agency, MI5, said on Friday that the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre had raised the threat level from substantial to severe, signalling that an attack within the next six months is highly likely."

"The increased danger has been driven by a rise in both Islamist and Extreme Right-Wing terrorist threat from individuals and small groups in the UK, noting threats in particular to Jewish and Israeli individuals and institutions."

"This is the second security notice from the US embassy in the UK in the last few weeks, advising citizens to be cautious following recent attacks and threats targeting Jewish and American institutions."

The US embassy in London has issued a security alert for American citizens following the UK's raised national threat level to severe. Citizens are advised to avoid schools, churches, tourist locations, and transportation hubs. They should vary travel routes and maintain a low profile. The threat level increase is attributed to a rise in Islamist and Extreme Right-Wing terrorist threats, particularly against Jewish and Israeli individuals. Recent attacks on Jewish institutions have heightened concerns, prompting the embassy's warning.

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