- The US Embassy in Jerusalem has advised American citizens in Israel that they can leave the country via taxi or shuttle, but their safety cannot be guaranteed.
- Current US government advice for its citizens is to shelter in place and make their own security arrangements, with flights cancelled as Israel enters a fourth day of conflict with Iran.
- The Israeli Ministry of Tourism is operating shuttles to the Taba Border Crossing with Egypt, though the US Embassy has stated it cannot recommend for or against this option.
- The State Department has issued a 'DEPART NOW' warning for Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, and several other Middle Eastern regions, citing serious safety risks.
- Twelve people have been killed and hundreds injured in Israel following retaliatory missile attacks from Iran, with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah also targeting Israel from Lebanon.
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