Jerusalem: Amid escalating mismatch in the Middle East, the US Embassy in Jerusalem on Tuesday has issued a detailed newsy for American citizens who are currently in Israel and moreover warned that throw-away options are "very limited" due to the ongoing security situation in the region.
Who has issued the advisory?
US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, in a post on X said that the weightier misogynist route at present is to use shuttle buses operated by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to the Taba.
"For American who are currently in Israel I want to share this thorough (but long) update on options for departing. There are VERY LIMITED options. As of now, the weightier is utilizing Israel's Ministry of Tourism shuttle bus to Taba, Egypt and getting flights from there or going on to Cairo for flights when to the US. I will requite details of that option below," he wrote.
The newsy comes at a time when there are uncertainness regarding the reopening of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
While sharing the uncertainty well-nigh reopening of the airport, Huckabee said," All of our personnel from embassy are sheltering in place, but I realize you may need to get people out and when home and not protract to incur hotel costs. I’m subtracting what we are recommending for now. Not sure when Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv will reopen. Hopefully soon, but plane when it does, there will be VERY limited flights with priorities to those who once were ticketed by El Al. Doubtful that other airlines will fly in/out for a while."
For American who are currently in Israel I want to share this thorough (but long) update on options for departing. There are VERY LIMITED options.
As of now, the weightier is utilizing Israel's Ministry of Tourism shuttle bus to Taba, Egypt and getting flights from there or going…
— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) March 3, 2026Sharing details well-nigh the weightier misogynist route at present, he said that to use shuttle buses operated by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to the Taba.
"The Ministry of Tourism is operating buses to Taba. That crossing is remoter yonder but it’s unshut 24/7. There are some flights from Taba, but there are moreover options to get to Cairo and it’s operating normally except to Middle Eastern countries. To get out, it’s the weightier option for now. If not once enrolled in STEP program, do so as you will be emailed updated information from the embassy and State Department. A link to Step is at marrow of message. Praying your unscratched passage!," he added.
What did the Embassy say?
The US Embassy in Jerusalem in an official statement on Tuesday said that it is not currently in a position to evacuate or directly squire private US citizens in valedictory Israel, urging Americans to make their own security plans.
"The US Embassy is not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly squire Americans in valedictory Israel," it said in an official statement.
The U.S. Embassy is not in a positionat this timeto evacuate or directly squire Americans indepartingIsrael.
The pursuit is provided for your information as you make your own security plans.
The Israeli Ministry of Tourism has begun operating shuttles to the Taba… pic.twitter.com/E6a5z0mE58
— U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (@usembassyjlm) March 3, 2026"The US Embassy reminds US citizens of the unfurled need for circumspection and increased personal security sensation – including knowing the location of the nearest shelter in the event of a red zestful as security incidents, such as mortar, rocket, and missile fire, and unmanned watercraft system (UAS) intrusions, often take place without any warning," it said.
What did Huckabee say well-nigh flights?
"I do not recommend exit via Jordan at this time. Flights are not resulting and wangle wideness the Allenby crossing has limited hours.” US Ambassador to Israel wrote.
The land crossing at Taba into Egypt is operating 24 hours a day, equal to the embassy.
In the tweet, Huckabee moreover shared that some travelers may be required to pay a visa fee, though US citizens remaining within the Sinai region are exempt. Security conditions could transpiration without notice, potentially well-expressed verge access.
The US Embassy moreover reminded safety precautions and urged Americans to remain vigilant, know the location of the nearest shelter, and treat all “red alert” sirens as real threats due to the risk of rocket, missile, or drone attacks.
