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US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings

The US urged its citizens to "leave Iran now" due to protests, security measures, and flight disruptions. Dual nationals face the risk of detention, the travel advisory warned.

 An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025; illustrative
Education Minister Yoav Kisch (L) and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (R), February 2026.

Kisch and Huckabee call to move embassies into Israel’s capital, Jerusalem

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez meets with U.S. envoy Laura Dogu as the two countries gradually resume bilateral relations broken in 2019, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 2, 2026.

Venezuela's interim president meets US envoy as diplomatic ties resume

Around 50 protesters gathered outside the US embassy to protest against what they described as Washington's inaction in the face of the latest massacre in Syria carried out by the Sharaa regime, on January 21, 2026.

Protesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre


US Palestinian Affairs Unit refuses to acknowledge Yom Kippur

The United States PAU was closed on Thursday due to a "local holiday."

A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.

A diplomat's journey to and from Israel

Join the Foreign Service and see the world is the old adage — And applies to the adventures of US diplomat Lisa Bess Wishman.

 LISA WISHMAN, American Center director.

PA slams Israel for opposing US consulate in Jerusalem

The PA accused Israel of working to sabotage Biden administration efforts to revive the peace process between the Palestinians and Israel.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas

American olim in limbo as backlog at US Emabssy continues

As coronavirus cases are spiking once again across Israel, those seeking appointments with the embassy remain in a continued state of annoyance and uncertainty.

 At wit's end: Esther Esquenazi with her 10-month-old son

Jerusalem's legendary neighborhood for authors celebrates centennial

The lush and quaint Jerusalem neighborhood has held residents for 100 years, included S. Y. Agnon and Eliezer Ben Yehuda, and, lately, the US Embassy.

 A patron explores the Arnona library

Rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone hosting US embassy - security sources

Initial investigations indicate the rockets were targeting the US embassy but fell short.

SHI’ITE FIGHTERS launch a rocket last month during clashes with Islamic State on the outskirts of al-Alam, Iraq.

Grapevine July 9, 2021: Praise from Obama

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

REUVEN RIVLIN and artist Sigalit Landau unveil the bust she created of the outgoing president, at the President’s Residence.

Bennett: I won’t let Israel become a partisan political issue in the US

Congressman Meeks promised to "lock arms" with Israel on Iran and Hamas, when he spoke at the US Embassy's Jully 4th celebration.

Rep. George Meeks. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US Chargé d'Affaires Michael Ratney are seen at a US Independence Day event at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2021.

Donald Trump says more American Jews should have voted for him

Exit polls election night found Trump scored between 21% and 30.5% of the Jewish vote. He is also correct that an overwhelming majority of Orthodox Jews voted for him.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Netanyahu, unilateralism and the Palestinian conflict — 13 takes

Netanyahu began on a high note, with an outstretched hand to the Palestinians in 2009, but by the time he left office, a two-state solution seemed unfeasible.

People walk in front of a picture of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's parliament voted in a new coalition government, ending Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 13, 2021.