- What the U.S. Embassy can and cannot do:
- Assistance in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
- Assistance upon return to the United States
The U.S. Embassy can help:
- Replace a lost or stolen passport;
- Contact family, friends, or employers with written permission, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974;
- Provide information to facilitate access to appropriate medical care;
- Address emergency needs that arise as a result of the crime;
- Explain financial assistance options, such as assistance available to return to the United States;
- Provide information about local points of contact or organizations who discuss relevant host country laws and implementation of those laws;
- Share contact information about the status of you case in the local criminal justice process in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, when applicable;
- Connect you to resources in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and U.S.-based resources, for victims of crime; and
- Provide a list of local lawyers in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza who speak English.
The U.S. Embassy cannot:
- Investigate crimes;
- Provide legal advice or represent you in court;
- Serve as official interpreters or translators; or
- Pay legal, medical, or other expenses for you.