US restricts travel for embassy staff in Israel

US restricts travel for embassy staff in Israel

The US has restricted travel for its embassy personnel in Israel and their family members "out of an abundance of caution" following reports of Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran.

The embassy said staff have been told not to travel outside the greater Tel Aviv region - including Herzliya, Netanya, and Even Yehuda - and the Jerusalem and Be’er Sheva areas until further notice.

"The security environment remains complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events," it said in a statement on Friday.