Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (June 30, 2025)

Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza

Event: Security Alert

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is closely monitoring the security situation in response to the current ceasefire between Israel and Iran and ongoing military conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Due to the stable security environment in Israel, the U.S. Embassy has eased travel restrictions on U.S. government employees and their family members. Any official travel within restricted areas requires Embassy security office approval.

U.S. government employees and their family members are currently restricted from personal travel to the following locations:

Israel:

Within 4 kilometers/2.5 miles of the Israel-Lebanon and Israel-Syria borders.
Within 11.3 kilometers/seven miles of the Gaza demarcation line; and Within 2.4 kilometers/1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border, except for transiting through Taba Border Crossing.

West Bank:

All of the West Bank, except:

Routes 1, 90, and 443, which can be used at any time.
Travel to Jericho from dawn to midnight.
Travel to Bethlehem, including Beit Jala and Beit Sahour from dawn to midnight. Given continued closures of checkpoints throughout the West Bank, the only permitted and accessible route into Bethlehem for U.S. government employees and their family members is through Checkpoint 300 near Rachel’s Tomb.

This is provided for your information as you make your own security plans.

The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed.

 Actions to Take:

Refer to our website for the latest Security and Health Alerts: https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/
Be aware of your surroundings, including the location of the nearest shelter.
Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.
Avoid all areas where there is a heavy police presence.
Monitor local media.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency.

Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Advisories (including the Travel Advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza). Read the Country Information for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. For additional information, refer to “Traveler’s Checklist” on the State Department’s website

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem

14 David Flusser St.

Jerusalem

Telephone: +972-3-519-7575

E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov

Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv

71 HaYarkon St.

Tel Aviv

Telephone: +972-3-519-7575