Newsletter
Newsletter Support JNS

Amid escalation and protests, US issues travel warning for Israel

The US embassy in Israel warned travelers to avoid large gatherings and be aware of shelter locations, stressing that rocket fire or drone infiltrations can occur without warning.

People take cover as siren warns of incoming missile fired from Yemen in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
People take cover as siren warns of incoming missile fired from Yemen in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.

The U.S. Embassy in Israel issued a new travel advisory on Saturday in light of recent developments.

In a message distributed to U.S. citizens, the embassy urged heightened caution and increased personal security awareness, advising the public to avoid large gatherings and demonstrations and to know the location of the nearest protected space in case of an alert.

The message also noted that security incidents—including mortar fire, rockets, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicle infiltrations—often occur without advance warning. “The security situation is complex and can change quickly,” the statement read.

Originally published by Israel Hayom.

Mari Leavitt, a Democratic state representative, told JNS that the public university “used extremely poor judgment” by inviting Piker and erred by not including mention of Piker’s “dangerous rhetoric” in the initial event announcement.
Forum HaGevura (“The Heroism Forum”) warned in the letter, a copy of which the group provided to JNS, that Hamas was exploiting the fact that Israel stopped taking the initiative in Gaza.
State Assembly member Francesca Hong, who has accused Israel of “genocide,” lost the Democratic primary after polls suggested that she held a double-digit lead.
Some 150 meteors per hour are expected to be visible under ideal viewing conditions.