The embassy has also directed all U.S. government employees and their family members to continue sheltering in place.
“Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20). This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. There will be no passport (emergency or regular) or Consular Report of Birth Abroad services,” the release says.
The embassy said it does not plan to assist “private U.S. citizens to depart at this time” but understands that others have been traveling out of Israel using third parties successfully.
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