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 a.m. during the same period of time.
Due to increased tensions in Jerusalem, related demonstrations can happen anywhere. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid large crowds and public/official festivities through Jerusalem Day and Ramadan.
The embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, as security incidents often take place without warning. The embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed.
Actions to Take:
- Keep a low profile
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists
- Review your personal security plans
- Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible
- Avoid all demonstrations, large crowds, and public festivities
- Monitor local media
- Follow the instructions of local authorities
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency.
- Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Advisories (including the Travel Advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza) and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Information for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. For additional information, refer to “Traveler’s Checklist” on the State Department’s website.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser St.
Jerusalem
Telephone: +972-2-630-4000
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
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Advisories (including the Travel Advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza) and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Information for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. For additional information, refer to “Traveler’s Checklist” on the State Department’s website.
