, The State Department yesterday warned U.S. citizens
to avoid Israel because of the risk of terror attacks.
In an unusual step, the State Department stepped up its
travel warnings to Israel, which in the past focused on
specific areas, and now covers all of Israel.
The travel warning noted that violence has caused numerous
civilian deaths and injuries.
American tourists, students and government contract workers have been among the casualties.
Following the lethal terrorist attack on contract workers in Gaza last Wednesday, a State Department statement reiterated its advisory that U.S. citizens leave Gaza. “The
potential for further terrorist acts remains high,” it said.
