Supplemental Info:
While the embassy message does not specifically mention Iran, the context from contemporaneous reporting and current events strongly points to Iran-related threats as the primary driver amid the volatile environment.
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem February 27, 2026
Travel Advisory Update: Authorized Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Personnel and Family Members of Personnel from U.S. Mission Israel.
Updated to reflect the authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel to leave Israel.
On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks.
In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank. Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available.
Reconsider Travel To:
Do Not Travel To:
Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict and within 11.3 km/7 miles of the Gaza Periphery Northern Israel within 4 kilometers/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to continued military presence and activity The Egyptian border within 2.4km/1.5 miles, except for the Taba crossing, which is open
Read the Full Embassy Message: https://il.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-february-27-2026/
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