Assistance For Americans Affected By Violence In Israel

I condemn the horrifying terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel and extend my condolences to the families of those harmed. The United States will stand behind Israel and its right to defend itself.

Consular Guidance From The U.S. State Department For American Citizens In Israel

The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is one of the highest priorities of the Department of State.

We continue to closely monitor the security situation in Israel. The Department of State has a 24/7 coordinating group communicating with U.S. citizens and providing them assistance through phone calls and an online form.

U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel can fill out the form (https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake) or call 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131. 

For U.S. citizens who want to leave Israel, commercial flights are available even if they are not direct to the U.S. The State Department is also exploring contract options to facilitate U.S. citizen travel to nearby countries, and will provide updates to U.S. citizens who have registered via their online form: http://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake

For the latest updates, please monitor the messages to U.S. citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Israel:
https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

U.S. citizens in Israel should enroll their contact information in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP): https://step.state.gov/step/

Additional updates to the travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza will be posted as they are issued: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html