The US limits travel for personal reasons to officials and their families in Israel

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April 11 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The United States on Thursday limited travel for personal reasons to American officials and their families in Israel due to threats of a possible attack by Iran on Israeli territory in retaliation for the bombing of its diplomatic legation in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

“Out of an abundance of caution, US government employees and their family members are restricted from personal travel outside the metropolitan areas of Tel Aviv (including Herzliya, Netanya and Even Yehuda), Jerusalem and Beersheba until further notice,” reads a published travel alert. by the American Embassy.

Likewise, he has reminded American citizens “of the continued need to exercise caution and increase awareness about personal security, as security incidents often occur without warning.”

“The security environment remains complex and can change rapidly depending on the political situation and recent events,” he indicated, warning that, if necessary, travel to areas such as the Old City of Jerusalem and the West Bank may be prohibited.

Last week, an attack attributed to Israel hit Iranian diplomatic facilities in the Syrian capital, leaving at least 16 dead, including senior officials in Iran's Revolutionary Guard and two civilians, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Since then, the main authorities in Tehran have warned that they retain the right to respond, warnings that Israel has received, in turn, warning that they will retaliate if they are attacked in any way.