According to the officials quoted by the Washington Post, while “Iranian officials responded positively to the Israeli outreach, they were wary of Israel’s intentions.”

Torossian said the "whole idea that we targeted random Palestinians and Muslims [is wrong]," adding "what they are saying is you can't counter people who attack synagogues."

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.

The embassy's warning does not carry any specific instructions beyond a general raised level of awareness and preparedness for US citizens in Israel.

Glass said the first applications focus on disability, with the goal of enabling an upper-limb amputee to control a robotic arm “as if it’s their natural arm.”

“I saw what we call a ‘mass casualty’ situation in medicine. That is when your potential and facilities to provide services are less than the population of patients,” said an Iranian doctor.

The IDF said the program is open to Olim with a basic command of Hebrew and requires a commitment to active reserve service of approximately five years, subject to operational needs.