As the Department of State continues to closely monitor the security situation in Israel and Gaza, our office has gathered some resources to support constituents traveling in the region.
Department of State Assistance
U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel should fill out the State Department’s Crisis Intake Form or call 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131.
Additionally, anyone traveling to Israel, Gaza, or the West Bank should enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
For the latest updates, please monitor the security alerts from the U.S. Embassy in Israel and follow updates to the State Department’s travel advisory.
Our office can also provide assistance with the State Department, and you can reach us by calling or visiting our office or filling out our online form.
Travel Options and Alerts
U.S. citizens wishing to depart Israel can check the status of Ben Gurion International Airport and the availability and status of flights on the airport’s website.
While the airport remains open, some flights have been reduced or suspended, and U.S. carriers have temporarily suspended flights to Israel. Airlines will have the most updated information on the availability of flights and flight status.
Keep up-to-date on the status of land border crossings:
- Allenby/King Hussein Bridge between Israel and the West Bank
Phone: 02-548-2600 - Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Beit Shaan
Phone: 04-609-3410 - Yitzhak Rabin/Arava Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Eilat
Phone: 08-630-0555 - Menachem Begin Crossing between Israel and Egypt near Eilat
Phone: 08-636-0999 - U.S. citizens in Gaza who wish to leave and can do so safely are advised to check the status of the Rafah Crossing into Egypt.