NEW YORK, June 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. States Department on Monday issued travel advisory on its website, suggesting U.S. citizens not travel to Israel due to armed conflict, terrorism and civil unrest.
"The security situation in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is unpredictable," the advisory said, reminding U.S. citizens of remaining vigilant and taking appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions and missiles, can take place without warning.
The advisory also suggested that U.S. citizens not travel to the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest, and Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict.
U.S. government employees working in Israel are currently restricted from personal travel within 4 kilometers or 2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders.
U.S. Department of State on June 14 authorized the voluntary departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government employees due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region.
