The situation in Israel is rapidly evolving. This page will be updated as information becomes available. Below is the most recent guidance from the U.S. Department of State as of 10/16/20223.
Starting Friday, October 13, the U.S. government will arrange charter flights to assist U.S. citizens and their immediate family members who have been unable to book commercial transit and seek a safe means of departing Israel. From these locations, individuals will be able to make their own onward travel arrangements to the destination of their choice. These initial transportation options will be augmented in the coming days. Senior State Department officials are actively working with airline carriers and international partners on how best to provide additional options to U.S. citizens seeking to depart Israel or conduct onward travel to the United States. U.S. citizens in need of assistance should complete the crisis intake form.
The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning. Individuals should follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.
U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel, please click this link for our crisis intake form, or call 1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and 606-641-0131 (local). For the latest security alert regarding Israel, please click here.
Helpful Links:
For the latest updates, please monitor the messages to U.S. citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Israel: https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/
Enroll your contact information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP): https://step.state.gov/step/
The Department of State has opened its call center to assist with public inquiries to the U.S. Embassy in Israel: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/contact-us/Emergencies-Abroad.html
The Department of State will post additional updates to travel advisories for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza as they are issued: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html
The Department of State also released the following Regional Security Alerts for Egypt, Jordan, Cyprus, and Lebanon:
· Lebanon – https://lb.usembassy.gov/security-alert-regional-security-alert/
· Jordan – https://jo.usembassy.gov/security-alert-regional-security-alert/
· Egypt – https://eg.usembassy.gov/security-alert-regional-security-alert/
· Cyprus – https://cy.usembassy.gov/security-alert-regional-security-alert/
The latest security alerts for U.S. citizens from Mission Israel are located here:
https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/
Bureau of Consular Affairs:
Calling from U.S.: 1-833-890-9595 or 606-641-0131
Calling from Israel: 03-519-7426
Bureau of Consular Affairs Website: travel.state.gov
U.S. Embassy in Israel Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/
Office of Palestinian Affairs Website: https://palestinianaffairs.state.gov/
Bureau of Consular Affairs Social Media Platforms:
Twitter: @TravelGov
U.S. Embassy in Israel Social Media Platforms:
Twitter: @usembassyjlm
Facebook: /USEmbassyJlm
Office of Palestinian Affairs Social Media Platforms:
Twitter: @USPalAffairs
Facebook: /USPalestinianAffairs
