2007 Warden Messages

Warden Message  

February 7, 2007

There is a possibility of protests during the coming days on the Haram Al-Sharif/ Temple Mount objecting to the construction taking place near the Dung Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. The restriction announced February 6 barring Consulate personnel from the Old City has been lifted. However, due to the possibility there could be disturbances, we are advising all staff to avoid the area around the Western Wall and Dung Gate through Sunday, February 11.

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and other Public Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.)