Ambassador Huckabee Urges Staff to Exit Israel

U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem advises staff to leave due to safety concerns; departures of non-emergency personnel authorized.

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Urges Staff to Leave Israel Immediately

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has issued an urgent directive to his staff, stating that those who wish to leave should do so today.

According to reports, the Ambassador emphasized that employees should prioritize getting out of the country by any means necessary, advising them to take a seat on any available flight that can eventually connect them to Washington D.C.

This internal directive follows an official update from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem regarding authorized departures.

Today, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members from Mission Israel due to significant safety risks.

The security environment has prompted the Embassy to warn that travel for remaining government employees and their families may be further restricted or prohibited without advance notice.

These restrictions could affect travel to certain areas within Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and Judea and Samaria.

Given the volatility of the situation, the official advisory suggests that individuals consider leaving the country while commercial flights are still operational.