2006 Travel Warnings
Important Security Information from Embassy Tel Aviv
August 23, 2006
On August 1, 2006, travel restrictions were imposed on U.S. Government personnel, restricting personal travel within northern Israel in the area north of a straight west-to-east line drawn between the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 70 to the town of Yardena on the Jordanian border.
In light of the recent cease-fire agreement and cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah forces, these travel restrictions were rescinded on August 22, 2006.
Although these travel restrictions are no longer in effect, U.S. citizens in Israel are reminded that the security situation can change very quickly. In the event of renewed hostilities, reestablishment of travel restrictions on U.S. Government personnel will be considered. U.S citizens are therefore strongly advised to regularly monitor news media and be alert for any reports of renewed hostilities.
The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv is located at 71 Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv, Israel 63903. The phone number is (972)(3) 519-7575. The after-hours/emergency number is (972)(3) 519-7551. The Embassy’s email address is amctelaviv@state.gov mailto:amctelaviv@state.gov. U.S. citizens in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza may contact the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General at 27 Nablus Road in Jerusalem. The telephone number is (972)(2) 622-7200. The number only for emergency purposes for after normal business hours is (972)(2) 622-7250. The Embassy strongly encourages all Americans visiting or residing in Israel, the West Bank or Gaza to register with the Embassy or Consulate General. Registration should be made on-line at https://travelregistration.state.gov/
U.S. citizens should consult the Consular Information Sheet for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza; the Travel Warning for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement; and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement on the Department's Internet website at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security conditions can also be accessed at http://telaviv.usembassy.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, U.S. travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Information available on the Internet
More information on avian influenza can be found in the State Department’s Avian Influenza Fact Sheet, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1181.html (repeated below and also distributed as a warden message on January 3, 2006).
You can also go to http://www.pandemicflu.gov for information on steps taken by the U.S. government to prepare for a possible flu pandemic.