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Miles Archer

(22,622 posts)
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 08:25 AM Yesterday

US Embassy in Jerusalem issues stark warning to Americans attempting to flee as Iran conflict escalates

US Embassy in Jerusalem issues stark warning to Americans attempting to flee as Iran conflict escalates

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/us-embassy-jerusalem-american-citizens-shuttle-b2930758.html

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is advising Americans in Israel that they can leave the country via taxi or shuttle, but if they do so, their safety cannot be guaranteed.

Current government advice is for U.S. citizens to shelter in place and make their own security arrangements, with flights cancelled across the board as Israel enters a fourth day of war with Iran.

The Israeli Ministry of Tourism has begun operating shuttles to the Taba Border Crossing with Egypt as of Monday, the embassy said in a statement, with registrations available via an evacuation form.

“The U.S. Embassy cannot make any recommendation (for or against) the Ministry of Tourism’s shuttle,” read the statement, which was posted on the embassy’s website and shared on X on Tuesday morning.
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US Embassy in Jerusalem issues stark warning to Americans attempting to flee as Iran conflict escalates (Original Post) Miles Archer Yesterday OP
Egypt safer than Israel Tetrachloride Yesterday #1
Iran is shooting at everyone OC375 Yesterday #2
Got to go through Gaza to get to Egypt haele Yesterday #3

OC375

(677 posts)
2. Iran is shooting at everyone
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:12 AM
Yesterday

I doubt anyone can guarantee anyone's safety at this point. If you can't get to an embassy or consulate, please don't die waiting in a hotel room waiting to be rescued.

haele

(15,303 posts)
3. Got to go through Gaza to get to Egypt
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yesterday

Or risk a boat ride along the Eastern Mediterranean.
Either way, best to sew a Canadian Flag on your jacket and get in the habit of saying "eh?" after each sentence. And claim to be an archeologist.

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