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November 9, 2023 Information for US Citizens

Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East

 

World Wide Caution

Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should:

Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.

Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and visit travel.state.gov.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Israel & the West Bank

The U.S. Embassy continues to closely monitor the dynamic security situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. There are active military operations in the Gaza periphery and Gaza, as well as rocket and mortar fire in the Gaza periphery and elsewhere.

Flights from Ben Gurion

Ben Gurion Airport remains open with commercial flights available.  Please consult directly with your airline and check the operating status of Ben Gurion Airport  before traveling to the airport. There are no further U.S. government-charted flights planned. Should you need assistance to depart Israel, including financial assistance to purchase plane tickets, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem at JerusalemACS@state.gov or the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv at TelAvivACS@state.gov.

Departure over Land Borders

Some U.S. citizens seeking to depart have been successful departing the West Bank and Israel into Jordan via the border crossings, including Allenby Bridge and Sheikh Hussein. We encourage U.S. citizens to take advantage of those options if possible and safe to do so.

U.S. citizens can check the status of land border crossings here:  

Allenby/King Hussein Bridge between Israel and the West Bank – 02-548-2600  

Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Beit Shaan  – 04-609-3410  

Yitzhak Rabin/Arava Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Eilat  – 08-630-0555  

Menachem Begin Crossing between Israel and Egypt near Eilat – 08-636-0999  

U.S. citizens needing assistance to depart the West Bank should complete the Crisis Intake Form.

Consular Services

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the Branch Office in Tel Aviv have resumed appointments for regular passports and other consular services. 

Appointments must be made through the Combined Appointment System. Appointments are free and third-party services to make appointments are not required or recommended.  For more passport and consular assistance information, visit our website.

The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and the Branch Office in Tel Aviv will continue to accept walk-ins for U.S. citizens who do not have a valid passport of any nationality before 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, to receive a limited-validity, emergency passport. Passport pickups are at noon Monday through Friday.  U.S. citizens with a valid Israeli passport or passport of any nationality are able to travel on that passport as long as they meet the entry requirements at the destination.  

Information for U.S. Citizens in Gaza

If you have not already done so, please complete the crisis intake form to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you on short notice.

We anticipate that the situation at the Rafah crossing will remain fluid and unpredictable. If you assess it to be safe, you may wish to move closer to the Rafah border crossing.The Palestinian Customs Authority has published lists of those permitted to cross into Egypt. U.S. citizens seeking to depart Gaza through Rafah crossing should consult that list, and if you find your name and the names of your immediate family members on that list, please go to the Rafah crossing on the appropriate day with your U.S. passports and other valid travel documents.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Lebanon

We recommend that U.S. citizens in Lebanon leave now, while commercial flights remain available, due to the unpredictable security situation.  Please see available flight options at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport.  You should have a plan of action for crisis situations that does not rely on U.S. government assistance. The best time to leave a country is before a crisis if at all possible. U.S. military-assisted evacuations of civilians from a foreign country are rare. There is no guarantee the U.S. government will evacuate private U.S. citizens and their family members in a crisis situation. If you have not already done so, please complete the crisis intake form to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you quickly with urgent updates.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Iraq

We recommend U.S. citizens in Iraq to monitor local media for updates and to avoid protests and large gatherings. U.S. citizens should be aware of the potential for demonstrations and protests related to the ongoing events in Gaza to spread rapidly throughout Iraq. Such demonstrations can develop quickly without prior notice and sometimes turn violent.    

Status of U.S. Mission Operations in Israel, Lebanon, and Iraq

Please also be aware that the U.S. government has authorized the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel on a case-by-case basis from Mission Israel and Lebanon.  The Department ordered the departure of eligible family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil due to increased security threats against U.S. personnel and interests.

Contact Information for U.S. Citizens:

U.S. citizens worldwide are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.

U.S. citizens in Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza who would like our assistance should fill out the crisis intake form.  Do not fill out this form if you have already completed it – we have your information, and duplicate requests delay our response.

U.S. citizens in Iraq can reach the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services unit by email.

Reach us by phone:

State Department – Consular Affairs 1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and +1-606-641-0131

U.S. citizens in Israel please call the local number (03-519-7426)

U.S. citizens in Lebanon please call the local number (961-4-543 600)

U.S. citizens in Iraq please call the local number (0760-030-4400)

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Latest Information for U.S. Citizens

Update
October 22, 2023

Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East

Worldwide Caution

Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. 

U.S. citizens should:

Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.

Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and visit travel.state.gov.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Israel & the West Bank

U.S. citizens who wish to depart with U.S. government assistance must express their interest via our crisis intake form.  Do not fill out this form if you have already completed it – we have your information, and duplicate requests delay our response.

Charter Flights from Ben Gurion

Commercial availability remains limited out of Ben Gurion Airport. The U.S. government is facilitating charter flight transportation for U.S. citizens; we urge those wishing to leave to take advantage of these charters while they are available.  There will be flight departures from Ben Gurion International Airport on Tuesday, October 24.  Please go to Ben Gurion International Airport, Terminal 3 if you wish to depart Israel.  U.S. Embassy personnel will be present to direct you and provide specific flight information.  Be prepared to wait.

Departure over Land Borders

Some U.S. citizens seeking to depart have been successful departing the West Bank and Israel into Jordan via the border crossings, including Sheikh Hussein and Allenby Bridge.  We encourage U.S. citizens to take advantage of those options if possible and safe to do so.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Gaza

The military conflict between Israel and Hamas is ongoing, making identifying departure options for U.S. citizens complex.  We are working on potential options for departure from Gaza for U.S. citizens.   We have U.S. government officials working 24/7 to try to assist.  If you have not already done so, please complete the crisis intake form to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you on short notice. 

We anticipate that the situation at the Rafah crossing will remain fluid and unpredictable.  If you assess it to be safe, you may wish to move closer to the Rafah border crossing – there may be very little notice if the crossing opens, and it may only open for a limited time.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Lebanon

We recommend that U.S. citizens in Lebanon make appropriate arrangements to leave the country while commercial options currently remain available.  We recommend that U.S. citizens who choose not to depart prepare contingency plans for emergency situations.  If you have not already done so, please complete the crisis intake form to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you quickly with urgent updates.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Iraq

We recommend U.S. citizens in Iraq to monitor local media for updates and to avoid protests and large gatherings. U.S. citizens should be aware of the potential for demonstrations and protests related to the ongoing events in Gaza to spread rapidly throughout Iraq. Such demonstrations can develop quickly without prior notice and sometimes turn violent.    

Status of U.S. Mission Operations in Israel, Lebanon, and Iraq

Please also be aware that the U.S. government has authorized the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel on a case-by-case basis from Mission Israel and Lebanon.  The Department ordered the departure of eligible family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil due to increased security threats against U.S. personnel and interests.

Contact Information for U.S. Citizens:

U.S. citizens worldwide are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.

U.S. citizens in Israel, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza who would like our assistance should fill out the crisis intake form.  Do not fill out this form if you have already completed it – we have your information, and duplicate requests delay our response.

U.S. citizens in Lebanon can reach the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services unit by email. 

U.S. citizens in Iraq can reach the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services unit by email.

Reach  them by phone:

State Department – Consular Affairs 1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and +1-606-641-0131

U.S. citizens in Israel please call the local number (03-519-7426)

U.S. citizens in Lebanon please call the local number (961-4-543 600)

U.S. citizens in Iraq please call the local number (0760-030-4400)

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem 14 David Flusser Street, Jerusalem 93392

For Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv, e-mail TelAvivACS@state.gov. For additional contact information for the Embassy Branch Office, see the Embassies and Consulates section on this page.

 Telephone + (972) (2) 630-4000

 Emergency + (972) (3) 519-7551  

 Fax + (972) (2) 630-4070 

 Email  JerusalemACS@state.gov

 

Update
October 19, 2023

Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East

Worldwide Caution

Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should:

Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.

Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and visit travel.state.gov.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Israel & the West Bank

Charter Flights from Ben Gurion

Commercial availability remains limited out of Ben Gurion Airport. The U.S. government is facilitating charter flight transportation for U.S. citizens; we urge those wishing to leave to take advantage of these charters while they are available. Flight departures will continue on a rolling basis from Ben Gurion International Airport through at least Sunday, October 22.  Please go to Ben Gurion International Airport, Terminal 3 if you wish to depart Israel. U.S. Embassy personnel will be present to direct you and provide specific flight information.  Be prepared to wait.

Some U.S. citizens seeking to depart have been successful departing the West Bank and Israel into Jordan via the border crossings, including Sheikh Hussein and Allenby Bridge.  We encourage U.S. citizens to take advantage of those options if possible and safe to do so.  

U.S. citizens who wish to depart with U.S. government assistance must express their interest via our crisis intake form.  Do not fill out this form if you have already completed it – we have your information, and duplicate requests delay our response.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Gaza

The military conflict between Israel and Hamas is ongoing, making identifying departure options for U.S. citizens complex.  We are working on potential options for departure from Gaza for U.S. citizens.   We have U.S. government officials working 24/7 to try to assist.  If you have not already done so, please complete the crisis intake form to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you on short notice. 

We anticipate that the situation at the Rafah crossing will remain fluid and unpredictable.  If you assess it to be safe, you may wish to move closer to the Rafah border crossing – there may be very little notice if the crossing opens, and it may only open for a limited time.

Information for U.S. Citizens in Lebanon

We recommend that U.S. citizens in Lebanon make appropriate arrangements to leave the country; commercial options currently remain available.  We recommend that U.S. citizens who choose not to depart prepare contingency plans for emergency situations.  If you have not already done so, please complete the crisis intake form to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you on short notice. to provide contact information should we need to reach out to you on short notice.

Status of U.S. Mission Operations in Israel and Lebanon

Please also be aware that the U.S. government has authorized the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel on a case-by-case basis from Mission Israel and Lebanon.  

Contact Information for U.S. Citizens:

U.S. citizens worldwide are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.

U.S. citizens in Israel, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza who would like our assistance should fill out the crisis intake form.  Do not fill out this form if you have already completed it – we have your information, and duplicate requests delay our response.

U.S. citizens in Lebanon can reach the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services unit by email. 

Reach them by phone:

State Department – Consular Affairs 1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and +1-606-641-0131

U.S. citizens in Israel please call the local number (03-519-7426)

U.S. citizens in Lebanon please call the local number (961-4-543 600)

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Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Travel Advisory

Travel Advisory
October 14, 2023

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Updated to reflect the authorized the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel on a case-by-case basis.

Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Violence can occur in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza without warning. There has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel, some with little or no warning.

Some areas have increased risk. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Israel and the West Bank, and Gaza. 

Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

On, October 13, 2023, the Department authorized the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel on a case-by-case basis from U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Branch Office Tel Aviv due to the unpredictable security situation in Israel.

Do Not Travel To:

Gaza due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict

Reconsider Travel To:

Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest

West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest

If you decide to travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.

Check the most recent Alerts at the Embassy website for the latest information on travel in all of these areas.  

Maintain a high degree of situational awareness and exercise caution at all times, especially at checkpoints and other areas with a significant presence of security forces. 

Avoid demonstrations and crowds. 

Follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials. 

Beware of and report suspicious activities, including unattended items, to local police. 

Learn the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter. Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application for mobile devices to receive real time alerts for rocket attacks.   

Obtain comprehensive travel medical insurance that includes medical evacuation prior to travel. Most travel insurance packages do not cover mental health related illnesses/care.  

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. 

Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. 

Review the Country Security Report for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.  

Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist

Gaza – Do Not Travel

Do not travel due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict.

The U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens in Gaza as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling there. Hamas, a U.S. government-designated foreign terrorist organization, controls the security infrastructure in Gaza. The security environment within Gaza and on its borders is dangerous and volatile. Sporadic mortar or rocket fire and corresponding Israeli military responses may occur at any time. During periods of unrest or armed conflict, the crossings between Gaza with Israel and Egypt may be closed.

Visit our website for Travel to High Risk Areas.  

If you decide to travel to Gaza:

Be prepared for an indefinite stay as the crossings between Gaza with Israel and Egypt can close without advance notice and for long periods during times of unrest and armed conflict.

Have a plan for entering and departing Gaza that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.

Israel – Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to terrorism and civil unrest.

U.S. government employees are currently restricted from personal travel other than mission-critical travel.

The Embassy can impose even greater travel restrictions on its personnel, with little to no notice due to increased security issues or threats.

West Bank – Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to terrorism and civil unrest.

U.S. government employees are currently restricted from personal travel other than mission-critical travel.

The Embassy can impose even greater travel restrictions on its personnel, with little to no notice due to increased security issues or threats.

Visit our website for Travel to High Risk Areas.

 

Travel Advisory: Level 3 - RECONSIDER TRAVEL - Israel, the West Bank and Gaza 

U.S. Embassy in Israel

 

Security Alert #7: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (October 13, 2023)

October 13, 2023 at 6:21 pm

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza

Event:  Security Alert #7 (October 13, 2023)

The situation in Israel is still unpredictable; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning.  Please continue to follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.  

Commercial flights are available but extremely limited.  Some U.S. citizens have been successful departing Israel into Jordan via the border crossings, including Allenby Bridge.  We encourage you to take advantage of those options if possible.  

The U.S. government is facilitating transportation for U.S. citizens to leave Israel by air or sea.

We began offering departure assistance to U.S. citizens who have completed our crisis intake form beginning on Friday, October 13, but it will take some time to schedule everyone seeking to depart.  Chartered transportation will be to nearby safe locations, not back to the United States.  You will not be able to choose your destination or mode of transportation – we will assign you to the next available departure.

You will be asked to sign an agreement to repay the U.S. government prior to departure.  If you accept this assistance, you should be prepared to arrange your own lodging and onward travel from the safe location to your final destination.  U.S. Embassy officials will be available to help you when you arrive via the charters.

U.S. citizens who wish to depart with U.S. government assistance must express their interest via our crisis intake form at https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake.  Do not fill out this form if you have already completed it – we have your information, and duplicate requests delay our response.

Gaza:  The military conflict between Israel and Hamas is ongoing, making departure options for U.S. citizens complex. We are working on potential options for departure from Gaza for U.S. citizens.  Please complete the crisis intake form at https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intaketo provide contact information should we need to reach out to you on short notice.  We have U.S. government officials working 24/7 to try to assist. 

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser St.
Jerusalem
Telephone: +972-3-519-7575

E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv
71 HaYarkon St.
Tel Aviv
Telephone: +972-3-519-7575
E-mail: TelAvivACS@state.gov
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747or 202-501-4444
Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information
Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory 

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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 October, 2023 | Topics: Alert

 

Information for U.S. Citizens in Israel

Israel Update
October 11, 2023

Information for U.S. Citizens

The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning. Individuals should follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials. 

U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel, please click this link for our crisis intake form https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake, or call 1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and 606-641-0131 (local). U.S. citizens in Israel please call the local number (03-519-7426).  For the latest security alert regarding Israel, https://il.usembassy.gov/security-alert-information-on-flight-availability-from-ben-gurion-international-airport-october-9-2023/

While Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, we are aware that several major airlines have announced that they have suspended flights.  Please check with the airlines on the availability of flights and flight status.  U.S. citizens in Gaza who wish to leave and can do so safely are advised to check the status of the Rafah Crossing into Egypt.

 

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza 

Security Alert #5 (October 9, 2023) 

U.S. citizens wishing to depart Israel can check the status of Ben Gurion International Airport and the availability and status of flights here: https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/airports/ben-gurion/flight-board/?flightType=departures.  Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, but some flights have been reduced or suspended.  U.S. carriers have temporarily suspended flights to Israel.  Please check with the airlines on the availability of flights and flight status.  For more information, please visit the airport’s website here:  https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/  

U.S. citizens can check the status of land border crossings here: 

Allenby/King Hussein Bridge between Israel and the West Bank (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/alenbi/) – 02-548-2600 

Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Beit Shaan (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/jordan-river/) – 04-609-3410 

Yitzhak Rabin/Arava Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Eilat (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/yitzhak-rabin/) – 08-630-0555 

Menachem Begin Crossing between Israel and Egypt near Eilat (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/menachem-begin/) – 08-636-0999 

U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire, often take place without warning. U.S. citizens should monitor news outlets and follow advice from local security and emergency response officials to increase their security awareness.  

U.S. Embassy personnel must observe a curfew from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM and are urged to stay as close to home as possible outside the curfew hours.  U.S. government personnel are prohibited from personal travel to the West Bank until further notice.    

U.S. citizens should take this into consideration when planning their own activities.  

Assistance:  

State Department – Consular Affairs  
1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and 606-641-0131 (local) 

https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake 

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem  
14 David Flusser St.  
Jerusalem  
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/  

U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv  
71 HaYarkon St.  
Tel Aviv 
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/  

Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information  
Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory   

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By U.S. Mission Israel | 9 October, 2023 | Topics: Alert

 

Israel Travel Advisories

Security Alert #4 (October 9, 2023)

The U.S. Embassy continues to closely monitor the dynamic security situation in the Gaza periphery (the areas of Israel near Gaza) and in Gaza.  There are active military operations in the Gaza periphery and Gaza, as well as rocket and mortar fire in the Gaza periphery.   The Erez crossing between Israel and Gaza is closed until further notice, and U.S. citizens in Gaza who wish to leave and can do so safely are advised to check the status of the Rafah Crossing into Egypt.

U.S. citizens in Israel who have family members missing in the Gaza periphery can go to the Israel National Police’s combined assistance center at 4 HaNegev Street in Airport City.  Additional information can be found here: https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/police_08-10-23_family-center (Hebrew only at this time).

U.S. citizens in Israel who need assistance should also contact the closest U.S. embassy or consulate using this crisis intake form.

Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, but some flights have been reduced or suspended.  U.S. carriers have temporarily suspended flights to Israel.  Please check with the airlines on the availability of flights and flight status.  You can check the status of flights and the status of Ben Gurion International Airport here:  https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/

U.S. citizens can check the status of land border crossings here:

Allenby/King Hussein Bridge between Israel and the West Bank (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/alenbi/) – 02-548-2600

Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Beit Shaan (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/jordan-river/) – 04-609-3410

Yitzhak Rabin/Arava Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Eilat (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/yitzhak-rabin/) – 08-630-0555

Menachem Begin Crossing between Israel and Egypt near Eilat (https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/land-border-crossings/menachem-begin/) – 08-636-0999

U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire, often take place without warning. U.S. citizens should monitor news outlets and follow advice from local security and emergency response officials to increase their security awareness and remain safe.

U.S. Embassy personnel must observe a curfew from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM and are urged to stay as close to home as possible outside the curfew hours.  U.S. government personnel are prohibited from personal travel to the West Bank until further notice.

U.S. citizens can find additional information regarding steps to take in case of mortar and rocket fire in the Country Information for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza:

Mortar and Rocket Fire: In the event of mortar or rocket fire, a “red alert” siren may be activated. Treat all such alerts as real. Follow the instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately. Know the location of your closest shelter or protected space. U.S. government personnel and their family members may be restricted from traveling to areas affected by rocket activity, sirens, and/or the opening of bomb shelters. For additional information on appropriate action to take upon hearing a siren or explosion, see the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command website (available on devices within Israel) or view the Preparedness Information. U.S. citizens may also wish to download the free Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command application on Android or Apple devices to receive real-time security and safety alerts. Free commercial applications, such as Red Alert: Israel, are also available.

U.S. citizens should take this into consideration when planning their own activities.

Assistance:

State Department – Consular Affairs
1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and 606-641-0131 (local)
https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser St.
Jerusalem
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv
71 HaYarkon St.
Tel Aviv
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information
Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory 

Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

By U.S. Mission Israel | 9 October, 2023 | Topics: Alert