Resources for U.S. Citizens in Israel and Gaza

As the situation in the Middle East grows more concerning, it is vital that channels of communication are open between the State Department and Americans in Israel and Gaza. Below you will find resources and information from the State Department about the ongoing situation on the ground and how that might impact you or someone you know.

Below, please find the U.S. State Department’s consular guidance for American citizens in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove's office at (323) 965-1422.

Resources

The State Department has announced a worldwide caution for increased risk of terrorist attacks or violent actions against U.S. citizens. As a precautionary measure, U.S. citizens abroad should enroll their contact information in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP): https://step.state.gov/step/.

For the most up-to-date information on the status of the crisis in the Middle East and what the State Department can do to assist U.S. citizens overseas, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/situation-in-israel-2023.html.

The State Department will post additional updates to its travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza as they are issued here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html

In addition, 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/