” I saw the bit about Israel’s embassies closed all over the world and the explanation was obviously a cover for something else.”
Obviously a lot habbening that we’re not privy to - and, unfortunately, may not ever be privy to.
I’ll check to see what’s in the wind about this. I know a guy, who knows a guy, who knows a guy, whose brother-in-law ...
https://twitter.com/ambassadorlion/status/1189298570622570496
Due to the decision of the Ministry of Finance to breach understandings and to alter a protocol that has been in place for several decades, we are forced to close our Embassy.
No consular services will be provided and no one will be allowed to enter.
Israeli diplomats are committed at all times to strive to enhance Israel’s strength and resilience. Unfortunately, the decision of the MOF does not leave us any choice, since the vital interests of Israel have been harmed. We hope for prompt solving of this crisis.
Embassy Strike (uh huh riiiiight)
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassies-around-the-world-shut-as-diplomats-military-attaches-strike/
Now if you ask me this seems like a great ruse to pull arms, legs, tail and head into the shell. They know something is coming and they want no one seeking asylum in an Embassy anywhere in the world.
We are saving Israel for last.
Very specific reason not mentioned a single time.