U.S. Embassy Security Alert: Heightened Risks in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza

U.S. government employees and their families are restricted from traveling outside the greater Tel Aviv area (including Herzliya, Netanya, and Even Yehuda), Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva.

Jun 12, 2025

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MIDDLE EAST — On June 12, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert due to escalating tensions in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. U.S. citizens face heightened risks from sudden mortar, rocket, and missile fire, as well as unmanned aircraft system (UAS) intrusions.