Since the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in recent days, a large number of Iranian missiles have successfully hit Israeli targets, causing many Americans in Israel to be very concerned about safety issues and hoping to leave the country as soon as possible. However, according to a report by CNN on June 17, the U.S. Embassy in Israel publicly warned that the embassy could not help Americans stranded in Israel leave.
In a security alert released on Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Israel stated that the embassy currently cannot organize evacuations or directly assist U.S. citizens in leaving Israel. The notice also required all local U.S. government employees and their families to "shelter in place."
The U.S. Embassy compound in Jerusalem. Agence France-Presse (AFP)
CNN reported that after Israel's large-scale air strikes against Iran on June 13, the U.S. side issued similar security warnings to local American citizens. The warning reminded local American citizens to take precautions and be aware of the location of nearby shelters to guard against attacks from mortars, rockets, missiles, and drones. However, the report did not mention what other forms of assistance the U.S. Embassy provided to local Americans.
As of now, the fighting between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day. As a result, Israel's major international airports and all ports remain closed, particularly Israel's most important international airport, Ben Gurion Airport, which has suspended all commercial flights and charter flights. The U.S. Embassy advised American citizens wishing to leave the area to cross the land border into Jordan or Egypt and then take a flight out.
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