US Authorized Departure From Israel Amid Safety Risks
The Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members from Israel due to safety risks. The security environment is complex and can change quickly, with terrorist groups and extremists continuing to plot possible attacks. U.S. citizens are advised to reconsider travel to Israel and the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest. Travel to Gaza is strongly discouraged due to terrorism and armed conflict, and certain border areas of Northern Israel are designated as “Do Not Travel” zones.
John Q. Hosedrinker