CNN reports:
The US State Department is warning Americans to reconsider travel to Israel in the wake of the weekend’s deadly Hamas attacks.
The agency raised its travel advisory level on Wednesday to Level 3: Reconsider Travel because of civil unrest and terrorism, advising that “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,” an updated travel advisory said. “While Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, we are aware that several major airlines have announced that they have suspended flights,” it notes.
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For U.S. citizens who want to leave Israel, commercial flights are available even if they are not direct to the U.S. We are also exploring contract options to facilitate U.S. citizen travel to nearby countries, and will provide updates to U.S. citizens who have registered via our… pic.twitter.com/qfvrffeA3Y
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) October 11, 2023