From the Liveblog of
Sunday, June 15, 2025
NSC warns stranded Israelis not to try return home through Egypt, Jordan border crossings
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The National Security Council warns Israelis not to try to reach Israel by land through Jordan or Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, citing a high risk of danger to Israelis in the neighboring countries.
They are both under Level 4 warnings, which means, according to the NSC website, that “travel to this destination is prohibited. Those who are already there must leave immediately.”
Ben Gurion International Airport has been closed since last week, and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future as Israel and Iran trade air and missile strikes.
The NSC asks Israelis abroad to wait for updates from the Transportation Ministry on what options will be made available for returning home.
Israel has not yet offered any compensation for citizens stuck abroad.
The Times of Israel Community.