US embassy in Israel sends urgent notice about evacuation of US citizens

The United States has started the voluntary evacuation process for U.S. citizens who wish to leave Israel amid the country’s conflict with Iran.

“Urgent notice,” Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, posted on social media on Wednesday. “American citizens wanting to leave Israel, the U.S. embassy in Israel is working on evacuation flights and cruise ship departures.”

The envoy urged citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive updates.

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