U.S. Issues Israel Travel Advisory
The United States warned Americans traveling in Israel to stay out of East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip after Friday’s fatal shootings of 48 Arabs praying in a Hebron mosque.
The State Department also cautioned Americans to exercise caution when traveling throughout the Middle East and Europe.
“In light of the recent tragic deaths in Hebron and the violence which has stemmed from those murders, the Department of State advises all American citizens to avoid travel in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza at this time,” the department said in a statement.
The department warned, “Americans traveling throughout the Middle East and Europe should exercise special caution by being particularly aware of their surroundings, avoiding all crowds and demonstrations and maintaining a low profile.”
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