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US says Jerusalem embassy to close until Friday
Illustrative: A road sign shows the way toward the US embassy in Jerusalem on April 19, 2024. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP)
The US State Department says the US embassy in Jerusalem will close until Friday.
The closure is due to security concerns and is in line with guidance from the IDF’s Home Front Command, the State Department says.
The consular sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will both be closed.
The statement says there is no information about assisting US citizens in departing from Israel.
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