Israelis and Jews across the globe are being warned by the National Security Council and Foreign Ministry of Israel to stay vigilant after a former leader of Hamas called for an international “Day of Jihad” on Friday.

“Against the background of the Swords of Iron war, the Hamas leadership issued a call to all their supporters in the world to hold a ‘Day of Rage’ this coming Friday (October 13th), including a call to go out and harm Israelis and Jews,” a joint statement cautioned. “From this, it is likely that there will be protest events in various countries around the world, which may develop into violent events.”

Multiple governments worldwide ordered increased security for synagogues, Jewish businesses, and Jewish schools over concerns of targeted violence and antisemitism amid the war in Israel.

France’s Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, reported a ‘dramatic’ rise in antisemitic incidents in the country since Hamas’ attack on Israel Saturday morning.

Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, took to social media to call Christians to prayer during the so-called “Day of Jihad” on Friday, October 13th.

“This call to jihad is just more evidence of the spiritual warfare that is enveloping the globe right now,” he wrote. “While terrorists are relying on their anger and calling for powers of darkness to invade the world, Christians must point everyone toward the Prince of Peace and light of the world – Jesus.”

Perkins pointed to 2 Corinthians 10:4, which reads: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;”

Over the next 24 hours, he urged Christians to get out their spiritual weapons and pray that God will “[frustrate] the plans of those who want to cause further murder and mayhem within Israel and around the world.”