State security council to meet over Middle East crisis

The State Security Council will meet on Monday morning to assess the impact of the escalating situation in the Middle East on Czechia. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) said the 7 a.m. session will address potential repatriations, domestic security and the preparedness of emergency services, the army and intelligence agencies. He stressed that the safety of Czech citizens remains a priority. Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists) warned the conflict could last weeks and advised against travel to the region. Registrations in the Drozd system are rising, with thousands of Czechs listed, particularly in the United Arab Emirates.