The U.S. State Department has increased the travel advisory to those wishing to travel to Israel and the West Bank.
According to a statement, the travel advisory level was raised to Level 3, which is ‘reconsider travel,' on Wednesday.
FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV! As part of the advisory, the state department has provided additional information and tips if you are considering travel to Israel and the West Bank. Maintain a high degree of situational awareness and exercise caution at all times, especially at checkpoints and other areas with a significant presence of security forces.Follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.Learn the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter.
Obtain comprehensive travel medical insurance that includes medical evacuation prior to travel. Most travel insurance packages do not cover mental health related illnesses/care.Amidst escalating tensions, Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza in response to a deadly surprise attack by Hamas.Do not travel due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict.
The U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens in Gaza as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling there. Hamas, a U.S. government-designated foreign terrorist organization, controls the security infrastructure in Gaza. The security environment within Gaza and on its borders is dangerous and volatile. Sporadic mortar or rocket fire and corresponding Israeli military responses may occur at any time.
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