CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ASSIST U.S. CITIZENS IN ISRAEL

(Washington, D.C.)—Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced resources available for U.S. Citizens traveling abroad in Israel:

“Please know I stand in solidarity with, and reaffirm my unwavering commitment, to Israel’s security and right to defend itself against unjustifiable and indefensible acts of pure evil perpetrated by the terrorist organization Hamas on the State of Israel,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I stand unequivocally with Israel and support Israel taking the necessary action to defend its country and protect its people. With the emergency security situation continuously evolving, I want to share some important information for American citizens in Israel.”  

The U.S. Department of State has a 24/7 coordinating group communicating with U.S. citizens and providing them assistance through phone calls and an online form. U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel can fill out this form or call 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131. 

• For the latest updates, please monitor the messages to U.S. citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Israel:

https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

• Please ask any U.S. citizens in Israel to enroll their contact information in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP):

https://step.state.gov/step/

• The State Department will post additional updates to the travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza as they are issued:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html

• Individuals who wish to depart may do so using commercial means. Ben Gurion Airport remains open, but some flights have been reduced or suspended.  Please check with the airlines on the availability of flights and flight status.  You can check the status of flights and the status of Ben Gurion airport here:  

https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/  

“My office stands ready to assist those needing help with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Passport Agency, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, please contact me at (202) 225-3615 or go to morelle.house.gov,” continued Congressman Morelle. “My prayers are with the people of Israel, and I mourn with you for the lives that have been lost. I will continue to work alongside my colleagues in Congress and the Biden Administration to ensure Israel has the support and assistance necessary to defend their nation, and their people."

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