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US allows non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel, cites safety risks

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The US embassy in Jerusalem announced on Friday it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel “due to safety risks,” adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available.

“On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and family members of US government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks,” the embassy said on its website.

“Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available,” it added.

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