Before the skies explode
U.S. Embassy Tells Staff: "Do not leave Tel Aviv, Be'er Sheva and Jerusalem!"
In an ominous sign of what may come, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has barred American personnel from traveling beyond Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva. The dramatic move comes as fears of an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites ignite urgent preparations across the region.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert restricting U.S. government employees and their families from traveling outside Tel Aviv (including Herzliya, Netanya, and Even Yehuda), Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva until further notice. The directive, reported by Israel National News, allows transit between these areas, including to and from Ben Gurion Airport and along Route 1 to the Allenby Bridge.
The restrictions come as tensions escalate over a potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Yesterday (Wednesday), the Washington Post reported that the U.S. State Department has ordered embassies within range of Iranian assets, spanning the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Northern Africa, to convene emergency action committees. These committees are tasked with sending cables to Washington outlining risk mitigation strategies.
The alert coincides with an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution declaring Iran in violation of its nuclear monitoring obligations. IAEA Director Rafael Grossi has warned that Tehran is nearing the capability to produce nuclear weapons, heightening global concerns.
The travel restrictions reflect broader regional volatility, including Iran’s reported military exercises and plans for a “decisive response” to a potential Israeli attack.
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