Jerusalem Embassy Cites Safety Risks Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has urged non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel while commercial flights are still available, citing safety risks due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The Department of State authorized the evacuation on February 27, 2026, as talks between the US and Iran ended without a deal, and the US has threatened strikes if a resolution cannot be found. The security situation in Israel is described as unpredictable, with potential for retaliatory threats from Iran. The US Embassy’s warning was first reported by AeroTime.