U.S. missions have issued a travel warning for American citizens staying in Israel and Arab countries in the region, and for those planning to travel there. “Due to the heightened tension in the Middle East and concern of unforeseen escalation, the U.S. State Department calls on its citizens to reconsider all travel to the entire region,” it was reported. U.S. missions in the country continue to operate under an evacuation order, which means relocating non-essential government staff outside the countries and suspending visa services that are not defined as emergency. “Due to the heightened tension in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with potential for unforeseen escalation,” it stated. American citizens were called to exercise increased vigilance, follow media reports and verify with airlines that their flights are scheduled as planned.
