US issues travel warning for Israel
- 8 years ago
As terrorists have continued to target Israeli citizens, the United States on Wednesday issued a travel warning in light of "heightened tensions and security risks".
The statement also informs potential tourists that US government employees are restricted from taking public buses and must receive advance approval to visit certain areas.
"Since October 2015, attacks on individuals and groups have occurred with increased frequency in East and West Jerusalem, Hebron, and Bethlehem, as well as various other places in the West Bank and Israel, including Tel Aviv," explains the statement.
Among the other suggestions in the statement are: avoiding demonstrations; being aware of religious and cultural sensitivities; and exercising caution at Islamic religious site on Fridays and holy days.
The statement also informs potential tourists that US government employees are restricted from taking public buses and must receive advance approval to visit certain areas.
"Since October 2015, attacks on individuals and groups have occurred with increased frequency in East and West Jerusalem, Hebron, and Bethlehem, as well as various other places in the West Bank and Israel, including Tel Aviv," explains the statement.
Among the other suggestions in the statement are: avoiding demonstrations; being aware of religious and cultural sensitivities; and exercising caution at Islamic religious site on Fridays and holy days.