‘Not in a position to evacuate or directly assist Americans…’: US Embassy in Jersualem issues notif amid raging strikes

The US Embassy in Jerusalem said that it is not in a position to evacuate or directly assist Americans in departing Israel, and advised US citizens to “shelter in place.”

"As a result of the current security situation, the U.S. Embassy has directed that all U.S. government employees and their family members continue to shelter in place in and near their residences until further notice.

Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed on Monday March 2, 2026. This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. There will be no passport (emergency or regular) or Consular Report of Birth Abroad services.

The U.S. Embassy is not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly assist  Americans in departing Israel," said the Embassy.

The development comes amid fresh strikes launched by Iran following the killing of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in the joint strikes by US-Israel. Blasts were heard in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Jerusalem as the Islamic Republic continued to retaliate.

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