2005 Travel Warnings

Heightened Security Awareness

April 10, 2005

Due to calls for demonstrations and counter-demonstrations at Haram Al-Sharif (Temple Mount), American citizens are advised to avoid travel to the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday, 10 April 2005. In particular, the area of the Jewish Quarter between the Dung Gate and the Western Wall (Kotel) should be completely avoided.

American citizens are also advised to exercise great caution in the area of the gates into the Old City (Damascus Gate, Jaffa Gate, Lions Gate, etc.).

While the police have said that disturbances will not be allowed, the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem believes these heightened security measures are prudent under the circumstances.

U.S. citizens in Israel and the West Bank should contact the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem for the latest safety and security information, and consult the current Travel Warning, Worldwide Caution Public Announcement and Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, all available on the Department's website at http://travel.state.gov. The Consulate General can be contacted (972)(2) 622-7200 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; for emergencies after hours and on weekends call (972)(2) 622-7250.