US authorizes departure of non-emergency govt personnel from embassy in Jerusalem

The US State Department said on Saturday that it has authorized the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and eligible family members from the US Embassy Jerusalem. (AP/File)
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  • Personnel authorized to depart “due to the unpredictable security situation in Israel”

WASHINGTON: The US State Department said on Saturday that it has authorized the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and eligible family members from the US Embassy Jerusalem and the US Branch Office Tel Aviv “due to the unpredictable security situation in Israel.”