**U.S. Embassy Jerusalem**

**Security Alert: Exercise Increased Caution in the Middle East.**

Due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly. We remind U.S. citizens in the Middle East of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments. The State Department Travel Advisories for Bahrain, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates remain at Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and Yemen remain at Level 4 – Do Not Travel.

**Potential for Hostilities:** U.S. citizens should know the location of the nearest shelter in the event of hostilities.