US reissues travel warning for 'Israel, West Bank & Gaza'
The U.S. embassy in Jerusalem reissued its call for Americans to exercise "increased caution" in the Middle East in a surprise security alert. There was no apparent reason that triggered the new warning.
"Due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly. We remind U.S. citizens in the Middle East of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments," the statement read.
"The State Department Travel Advisories for Bahrain, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates remain at Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and Yemen remain at Level 4 – Do Not Travel. Potential for Hostilities: U.S. citizens should know the location of the nearest shelter in the event of hostilities," the embassy said.
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