US Raises Travel Advisory Level on Israel Over Threat of Attacks
People duck for cover upon hearing sirens warning of incoming fire in Ashkelon on Oct. 11.
Photographer: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images
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The US raised its travel advisory for Israel and West Bank to the second highest level, warning citizens to “reconsider” going to the area, citing the threat of terrorist attacks.
The Department of State issued the Level 3 warning on Wednesday, while its advice on Gaza remained “Level 4 - Do not Travel.” The warning comes as an increasing number of airlines halt operations into Israel, complicating efforts for foreign tourists and business travelers to leave and creating a bottleneck for Israeli citizens to return home.