Subject: Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (February 27, 2023) Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness as security incidents often take place without any warning.  The security environment is complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent …

February 8, 2023 Subject: You Must Confirm Your Passport, CRBA, and Notary Appointments Confirm Your Appointments!  It’s Mandatory! As we noted in our February 6 message, there is a new  appointment system  for passport (regular and emergency), CRBA, and notarial services (regular and multi-seal). This system requires appointments to be confirmed by following the instructions sent by email after the …

February 6, 2023  Subject: Message for U.S. Citizens: Help Us Help You Two years after the pandemic that brought our services to a halt, we are still working to get them back on track.  Please know that there are things that were possible three years ago that are not possible anymore—an appointment for an adult renewal, …

Important Message for Social Security Beneficiaries in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza  February 1, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is sharing important information from the Federal Benefits Unit for beneficiaries of Social Security living in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. In addition to relying on beneficiaries (a retired person or family member) …

October 18, 2022   Subject: Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Update The American Citizen Services (ACS) Units at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the Branch Office in Tel Aviv want to update you on the current services being provided.    Large Number of Passport and CRBA Appointments to be Released on Wednesday, October 26   …

Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert The U.S. Embassy is monitoring ongoing violent clashes in several East Jerusalem neighborhoods and in the West Bank. During the rest of the high holiday period (through October 17), there will be increased security, road closures, long lines, and heavy traffic congestion in Jerusalem.  In response to threats, Israeli Security Forces (ISF) are being deployed in heavier than usual numbers throughout Israel, but mainly concentrated in Jerusalem near the Old …

Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert As security incidents often take place without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.   The security environment is complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events. During the high holiday period (September 25 through October 17), …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (August 6, 2022)   Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Security Alert The IDF’s military operation in Gaza continues.  As a result, retaliatory rockets fired from Gaza are impacting the Gaza periphery and areas across southern and even central Israel.  U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (August 5, 2022) Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Security Alert The IDF initiated a military operation in Gaza this evening targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.  As a result, retaliatory rockets fired from Gaza are impacting the Gaza periphery and areas across southern Israel.  U.S. citizens are reminded to remain …

Security Alert: Worldwide Caution   On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs (25 July 2022)​ Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries and Territories.​ Actions to Take:​           Travelers should AVOID : o    Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 25, 2022) Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents often take place without warning.   The security environment is complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events. Due to ongoing …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Open Day for DS-11 Passport Applications on Thursday, May 19, 2022   Event: Open Day for DS-11 Passport Applications on Thursday, May 19, 2022  To make it easier for parents and children to get their passports for the summer, the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will have an …

(May 6, 2022) Location:  Elad area  Event:  Security Alert  Israeli Security Forces continue to search for the terrorist suspects from the May 5th attack in the area of Elad.  Security forces will maintain a large presence in the area to include road blocks and impromptu checkpoints. Security forces have also advised that the search area could …

(April 20, 2022) Location:  Jerusalem  Event:  Security Alert U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents often take place without warning.   The security environment is complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events. Due to recent terrorist attacks, the fact that …

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (April 7, 2021) Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Resumption of Notarial and Renunciation Services The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv have resumed notarial and renunciation services.  These services had previously been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the backlog …

Location:  Jerusalem  Event:  Security Alert As security incidents often take place without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.   The security environment is complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events. Due to recent terrorist attacks in the area and potential …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (March 9, 2022)  Location:  Jerusalem  Event:  Security Alert In advance of the upcoming holidays in March and April 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased awareness of personal security as security incidents often take place without any warning.  The security environment is …

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (December 28, 2021)   Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza   Subject:  Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports   If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to travel directly to the United States until March 31, 2022.   You qualify to travel on …

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (December 21, 2021)   Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza   Event:  COVID-19 – International Travel, United States added to Israel’s COVID-19 Red List   The Israeli government announced it will add the United States to its COVID-19 red country list (highest risk) on Wednesday, December 22 at 12 a.m.  The Israeli government bans Israeli citizens and residents from leaving Israel to any country on the red list.  This ban applies …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza    Event:  Increase in Passport Fees (Effective December 27, 2021)    Effective December 27, 2021, the passport book security surcharge will increase from $60 to $80.  This passport book security surcharge applies to all passport applicants (adults and minors), whether they are applying for a first-time passport or are renewing their existing …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza    Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (November 21, 2021) Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert As security incidents often take place without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  Due to recent security incidents in and around the Old City of Jerusalem, U.S. government employees and their …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Service Improvements for U.S. Passport and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented global backlog of requests for passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs).  The Department of State has provided additional resources and staffing to address this backlog at the U.S. Embassy in …

As security incidents often take place without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  Due to ongoing tensions in and around the Old City of Jerusalem, U.S. government employees and their family members have been advised to avoid the Old City until 6 a.m., Monday, July 19. …

Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Demonstration Alert Due to calls for a Jerusalem Flag March and possible counter-demonstrations in Jerusalem’s Old City on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, U.S. government employees and their family members are prohibited from entering Jerusalem’s Old City on Tuesday, June 15.  U.S. citizens can take this into account when making their own travel …

Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert As security incidents often take place without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  Due to the potential for security incidents there, U.S. government employees and their family members are restricted from entering Jerusalem’s Old City through Damascus Gate until further …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, …

Location:  Israel and the West Bank Event:  Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery and areas across Southern and Central Israel.  In addition, there has been a marked increase in protests and violence throughout Israel and the West Bank. Until further notice, U.S. government employees and their family members have been advised to limit personal travel to the city …

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 18, 2021) Location:  Gaza Event:   Security Situation We are aware that U.S. citizens in Gaza have been impacted by the current security situation. The situation remains fluid. As of Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the Rafah Border Crossing from Gaza into Egypt will be open from 9am to 4pm, Sunday to Thursday. The …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery and areas across Southern and Central Israel.  In addition, there has been a marked increase in protests and violence throughout Israel. U.S. government employees and their family members have been advised to limit personal travel to the city in which they reside through …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 13, 2021) Location:  Israel Event:  Airport and Flights Status Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery and areas across Southern and Central Israel.  Flights to and from airports in Israel may be suspended or rerouted by the Israeli government at any time.  Airlines may also cancel their flights with little or no …

Location:  Gaza, Southern and Central Israel Event:  Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery and areas across Southern and Central Israel.  Effectively immediately and until Monday, May 17, U.S. government employees and their family members have been advised to remain close to home and/or close to a bomb shelter during daylight hours, and to remain …

Location:  Gaza Event:   Security Situation We are aware that U.S. citizens in Gaza have been impacted by the current security situation. We are exploring options to assist U.S. citizens wishing to leave Gaza.  However, the situation is fluid and we do not have immediate plans for a U.S. government-organized departure.  For U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents currently in …

Location: Gaza, Southern and Central Israel Event: Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery and areas across Southern and Central Israel.  U.S. government employees and their family members are temporarily restricted from personal travel to and through areas with active red alert sirens or rocket activity, to include the cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon, as …

Location:  Israel, West Bank and Gaza Event:  Possible rocket attacks Media reports indicate possible rocket fire in Gaza and southern and central Israel, including Jerusalem. The Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, as security incidents, including rocket fire, often take place without warning. In the event of …

Location: Jerusalem Event: Security Alert Due to recent violent confrontations and the upcoming celebrations and commemorations, Jerusalem’s Old City has been placed off-limits to embassy personnel through 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 16. Embassy personnel in East Jerusalem and City Center have been advised to remain indoors from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. during the same …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 10, 2021) Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert Due to recent violent confrontations and the upcoming celebrations and commemorations, Jerusalem’s Old City has been placed off-limits to embassy personnel now through 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 16.  Embassy personnel in East Jerusalem and City Center have been advised to remain indoors from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 …

Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert There has been a marked increase in protests and violence in Jerusalem near the Old City, City Center, and parts of North and East Jerusalem.  Recent incidents of violence include vandalism, rock throwing, broken glass, burning of vehicles, and attacks on passersby.  Protests and violence may continue to occur, some with little or no …

Location:  Israel Event:  COVID-19 – Air Travel Update The Israeli government announced updated travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00 a.m. and set to expire on Saturday, February 20, Ben-Gurion Airport will close to all travelers both entering and exiting Israel due to a ban on incoming flights.  …

Location:  Israel Event:  COVID-19 – Closure of Ben-Gurion Airport The Israeli government announced updated entry restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00 a.m. and set to expire on Sunday, January 31, Ben-Gurion Airport will close to all travelers both entering and exiting Israel due to a ban on incoming …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.     Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: The 2020 election is just around the corner – make sure your vote counts! If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, it is important to send your voting ballot right away! Remember, U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United …

(September 29, 2020) Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not …

Location:  Israel Event: COVID-19 – Lockdown during the High Holidays The Israeli government announced a nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, effective September 18 at 2:00 PM through October 10.  The regulations of the lockdown, as we currently understand them, are in the September 17 Israeli government press release link below.  Regulations related to COVID-19 have been …

Location:  Israel Event: COVID-19 – New Israeli COVID-19 Restrictions The Israeli government announced the following new COVID-19 related restrictions, effective September 8 to 15.  COVID-19 nighttime curfews imposed from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and the closing of educational institutions (except for special education) in the communities and neighborhoods listed by the Israeli government on the …

Location:  Gaza Event:  COVID-19 – Gaza Lockdown Extended Until August 30 The de facto authority in Gaza declared an extension of the current lockdown in Gaza through August 30, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. During the lockdown, all but essential businesses, offices, and public spaces – including mosques, halls, and sports clubs – …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: Register and request an absentee ballot now for the 2020 General Election The U.S. Embassy wants to remind U.S. citizens to register and request an absentee ballot using the  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)  now to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. The  Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)  also recommends you check your state’s submission guidelines, as …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: Reminder to register and request an absentee ballot by August 1 Registering and requesting an absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) by August 1 is the best way for voters to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) also recommends you check your …

Location:  Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Event:  Demonstration Alert Over the last few weeks, there has been a marked increase in demonstrations in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.  Based on media reports, demonstrations will continue to occur, some with little or no warning.  Embassy personnel have been advised to maintain situational awareness and avoid large crowds, as demonstrations have the …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – New Israeli COVID-19 Restrictions Effective Today The Government of Israel announced the following new COVID-related restrictions, scheduled to take effect at 5:00 p.m. today (Friday, July 17, 2020). General restrictions (seven days a week, effective at 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, July 17): Closure of gyms and …

Location:  West Bank Event: COVID-19 – PA Extends West Bank Lockdown Until July 26 The Palestinian Authority (PA) declared an extension of the current lockdown in the West Bank through July 26, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.  During the lockdown, all institutions and businesses will be closed except for supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries, and small businesses that …

Location: West Bank Event: COVID-19 – PA Extends West Bank Lockdown Until July 26 The Palestinian Authority (PA) declared an extension of the current lockdown in the West Bank through July 26, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. During the lockdown, all institutions and businesses will be closed except for supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries, and …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (July 16, 2020) Location:  West Bank Event:  COVID-19 – Updated Guidance for Departure from the West Bank For U.S. citizens with a Palestinian Authority (PA)-issued ID card, please contact the PA Ministry of Foreign Affairs for assistance with departing the West Bank via the Allenby Bridge and Queen Alia Airport in Amman, Jordan.  …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (July 9, 2020) Location:  West Bank Event: COVID-19 – PA Extends West Bank Lockdown Until July 13 The Palestinian Authority (PA) declared an extension of the current lockdown in the West Bank for five additional days, through July 13, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.  During the lockdown, all …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – Travel Options Remain Limited Travel options to and from Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza remain limited due to border closures and flight cancellations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. United and Delta airlines currently offer regularly scheduled direct flights between Ben Gurion airport and multiple destinations …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – Latest Guidance on Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to follow the latest guidance from U.S. and local authorities to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – Travel Options Remain Limited Travel options to and from Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza remain limited due to border closures and flight cancellations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. United, Delta, and El Al airlines currently offer regularly scheduled direct flights between Ben Gurion airport and …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (June 13, 2020) Location:  City of Jaffa, Near the Clock Tower and Throughout Jaffa Event:  Protest Alert Protests continue this evening near the Clock Tower and throughout the city of Jaffa.  Protests may turn violent to include vandalism, rock throwing, burning of tires, vehicles, and fire bombs.  Embassy personnel …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – U.S. Passport Renewals by Mail Resume Passport printing centers in the United States have resumed printing full validity passports submitted via U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.  Eligible applicants may apply for full validity passports by mail and applications will be processed in the order received.  Information on applying …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – Travel Options Remain Limited Travel options to and from Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza remain extremely limited as a result of border closures and flight cancellations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is currently one regularly-scheduled direct flight between Ben Gurion Airport and Newark …

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 28, 2020)   Event:  The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens residing in or considering travel to the West Bank and Gaza to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  Violence can occur with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Registering to vote and submitting a ballot during the COVID-19 pandemic  Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world.  Voters should consult the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP)  COVID-19 information page  for the most recent information on how the …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – Extension of Israeli Visa Validity The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) recently announced it has automatically extended the validity of visas in several categories for individuals holding visas expiring between March 12, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Individuals in Israel holding a visa in one of the categories below do not …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (April 23, 2020) Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: COVID-19 – Additional Movement Restrictions during Upcoming Holidays On April 22, the Israeli government announced new movement restrictions for the upcoming Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays.  From 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, individuals …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza  Event: Potential security incidents in the Old City of Jerusalem   The month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday, April 23, and end on Saturday, May 23.  While large gatherings in the Old City are not expected under current COVID–19 restrictions, the potential for security incidents still exists.  Because of the potential for security …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Nationwide Movement Restrictions April 14-16, 2020 The Government of Israel has announced additional nationwide movement restrictions in effect from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020, through 5:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020.  According to the announcement, individuals in Israel will not be permitted to travel between cities or between …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Coronavirus Economic Impact Payment U.S. citizens living overseas may qualify for the Coronavirus Economic Impact Payment program.  Please visit the  Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief site  for the most up-to-date information regarding these payments and other tax information.  The U.S. Embassy cannot answer tax or impact payment questions.  Taxpayer questions should be directed to the  Internal Revenue Service …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: Limitation of Passport Services  Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Department of State’s passport printing centers are no longer processing routine cases.  If you have previously applied for a passport or citizenship service, you should expect significant delays receiving your passport and your …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  COVID-19 Additional Movement Restrictions and the Use of Protective Masks On April 7, the Israeli government announced new movement restrictions to take effect from April 7, at 7:00 p.m. until April 10, at 6:00 a.m.  To learn more about the restrictions, visit the Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) …

Location: Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Israel. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans to arrange repatriation flights …

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (April 3, 2020) Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  Status of Consular Operations at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem  The health and safety of those who work at and visit our embassy facilities is our highest priority.  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in line with Government of Israel and …

Location: Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Event: U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain in place for an indefinite period.  The options for commercial travel to the United States remain extremely limited, and …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain in place for an indefinite period.  The options for commercial travel to the United States remain extremely limited, and the …

March 30, 2020 Location: Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Event: U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain in place for an indefinite period.  If you are a U.S. citizen currently in the West Bank …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:   As of March 29, the only available commercial flight departing Ben Gurion Airport to the United States is on United Airlines, but it is subject to change at any time.  El Al announced a temporary suspension of flights from March 26 to April 4.  To the best of our …

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:   As of March 27, commercial flights departing Ben Gurion Airport to the United States remain available on the following airlines, but are subject to change at any time: United Airlines and El Al (NOTE: El Al announced a temporary suspension of flights from March 26 to April 4). U.S. citizens who …

Location:  Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: The Government of Israel announced updated guidelines and restrictions regarding personal movements and social distancing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These guidelines include remaining within 100 meters of your home, reduced public transport, and the closure of places of worship, schools, commercial/dining establishments, heritage …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain in Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza for an indefinite period.  Flight cancellations and suspensions can occur with little or no warning, …

Location:  Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain in Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza for an indefinite period.  Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel …

Israel and the West Bank – Level 3:  Reconsider Travel Gaza – Level 4:  Do Not Travel Reconsider travel to Israel and the West Bank due to travel restrictions and quarantine procedures instituted by the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The Government of Israel announced that …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  The Government of Israel has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures for travelers arriving to Israel to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Effective Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 20:00 (Israel time), foreign travelers, including U.S. citizens, from locations in the United States and all other countries aside from …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 5, 2020, the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health announced seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the West …

Location:  Israel Event:  As of February 19, the Government of Israel reports there are no known cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Israel.  As a precaution, Israel’s Ministry of Health has recommended that the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority deny entry to anyone who is not an Israeli resident who has been in China, Thailand, …

Location:  Israel Event:  As of February 3, the Government of Israel reports there are no known cases of novel coronavirus in Israel.  As a precaution, Israel’s Ministry of Health directed the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority to deny entry to anyone who is not an Israeli resident and who has been in China over the …

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  With widespread calls for demonstrations in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza, U.S. government employees and their family members are not permitted until further notice to conduct personal travel to the areas of Jerusalem’s Old City surrounding the Damascus Gate, Herod’s Gate, Lion’s Gate, and Chain Gate, Haram Al-Sharif/Temple …

Location:  Israel, West Bank and Gaza Event:  Heightened Middle East Tensions Heightened tension in the Middle East may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, as security incidents, including rocket …

Location:  Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza  Event:  The U.S. Embassy has lifted the prohibition on U.S. government employee travel to all quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City (announced in the Security Alerts of November 18 and 23, 2019), but may occasionally restrict travel to the Old City based on the security environment.  U.S. government employees are also now permitted to …

Location: Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza Event: The U.S. Embassy has lifted the prohibition on U.S. government employee travel to Jerusalem’s Old City (announced in the Security Alert of November 18, 2019), with the exception of the areas near and inside Damascus Gate, Herod’s Gate, Lion’s Gate, and Chain Gate.  U.S. government employees are also now …

Location:  Gaza, Southern Israel Event:  Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery, the cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon, and areas across southern Israel.  U.S. government employees and their family members are temporarily restricted from personal travel to and through areas with active red alert sirens or rocket activity, as the situation remains unpredictable.  Personnel currently …

Location:  Anti-American demonstrations may take place in city centers in the West Bank and Gaza.   Demonstrations may also occur in other locations in the West Bank, Gaza, and Israel. Event: Anti-American demonstrations are expected to take place on June 24, 25, and 26, 2019.  Previous demonstrations have sometimes encountered a strong security force presence and …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 13, 2019) Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Event:  May 14, 2019, is the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem, as well as related protests along the Gaza periphery.  Terrorist groups may choose the anniversary, which coincides with the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv (May …

Location:  Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, Gaza and city centers in the West Bank.  Locations throughout Israel and the West Bank could also be settings for demonstrations, protests, and police, military, and/or civilian response.  Security incidents, including rocket fire, can occur well beyond Gaza and its periphery and at any time, …

Location: Lebanese Border Areas and Golan Heights Region Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has lifted the temporary travel restrictions on U.S. government employees and their family members conducting personal travel to northern Israel that were put in place on December 18, 2018.  U.S. government employees and their family members can resume personal travel to the …

Location: Golan Heights Event: Due to the recent military action and regional tensions, until further notice, U.S. government employees are prohibited from personal travel to the Golan Heights. Actions to Take: · Carefully consider deferring travel to the Golan Heights until the situation stabilizes. · Visit the website of the Government of Israel’s Home Front …

Location: Golan Heights Event:  Due to the recent tensions in the region, until further notice, U.S. government employees are required to obtain advance approval if they wish to travel to the Golan Heights. Actions to Take: Consider carefully travel to the Golan Heights until the situation stabilizes. Visit the website of the  Government of Israel’s Home Front Command  for further emergency preparedness guidance. Maintain situational …