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US updates Israel travel warning, cites growing threat from Iran-backed Houthis

The travel advisory update warns of potential escalation by Iranian-backed Houthis, while keeping Israel at Level 3 and maintaining Level 4 restrictions in designated border areas.

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier.

US diplomats, families leave Saudi Arabia missions as regional conflict with Houthis escalates

A still image appearing to show Washington Post photojournalist Nadia Levine wounded in a hospital bed after reporting on a clash between extremist settlers and Palestinians near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

WATCH: Washington Post photojournalist wounded in clash between Israelis, Palestinians in West Bank


US Embassy in Jerusalem warns Americans in Israel to be on guard

The site also offered a list of actions to take for those who are currently in Israel.

 Jerusalem, Israel - 11 June, 2018: Entrance Sign leading to the United States Embassy

Hamas calls for global siege on US, Israeli embassies, Iran reveals - analysis

Hamas likely finds it easier to encourage attacks on Israel and the US abroad. It can then deny responsibility for these attacks.

(Illustrative) Hamas terrorists in front of an Iranian flag and an American embassy.

Trump reiterates: 'If the hostages aren't released by the time I take office, there will be hell'

Trump added: "I am Israel’s best friend. I moved the embassy to Jerusalem—everything was good, including the Abraham Accords, and every major positive event in Israel recently was because of me.

 President-elect Donald Trump over a backdrop of hostage posters

US embassy in London reopens after suspicious 'hoax' item found

British Police said earlier that officers were investigating a suspect package in the vicinity of the US Embassy.

British police officers stand watch at crime scene

Bill passes to prevent opening US consulate in Jerusalem to service Palestinians

According to the bill's explanatory section, the law only applies to new embassies, and existing embassies will remain in place.

 A road sign shows the way towards the US embassy in Jerusalem on April 19, 2024.

US organizes evacuations, emergency services from Lebanon: Over 1,000 Americans reach Turkey

The US Embassy in Beirut remains open to process emergency passports and other services, the State Department stated.

 US citizen Nadine El Shab leaves the arrival terminal of Istanbul Airport with her baby after her evacuation with a U.S government chartered flight from war-hit Lebanon, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 9, 2024.

Your vote counts: US Embassy explains how to vote in US election from Israel

The US embassy recommends mailing ballots as early as possible for the election. It can take four weeks or more for the ballot to reach its destination.

 According to the US Embassy, there are approximately 600,000 American citizens residing permanently or temporarily in Israel, and of these, an estimated 500,000 may be eligible to vote in the US Presidential election.

'Yankee, go home': US Marines attacked in Turkey, authorities make arrests

Turkish authorities have detained 15 members of the anti-American Turkey Youth Union after they attacked two US Marines in Izmir and placed sacks over their heads.

 Members of the Turkish Youth Union (TGB) gather to support President Tayyip Erdogan's call to expel the ambassadors of 10 Western allies in front of the US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey October 25, 2021.

Reporter's Notebook: At the scene of the Tel Aviv drone attack

Witness the scene as Tel Aviv attempts to deal with yet another fallout from Iranian-backed proxies.

 A car with shrapnel damage after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv. July 19, 2024.

Nine people were killed, several wounded by gunfire near mosque in Oman's Wadi al-Kabir, police say

Four people were killed and several wounded near a mosque in Oman, a rare security breach. Omani police are investigating, and the US embassy urged vigilance.

 A mosque is seen next to palm trees against a backdrop of the Al Hajar Mountains near Al Ayn, Oman, April 20, 2023.