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Monday, May 10, 2021
US State Department bans staff from Jerusalem’s Old City
The US Department bans its diplomatic staff in Jerusalem from entering the Old City until Sunday.
“Embassy personnel in East Jerusalem and City Center advised to remain indoors from 7PM-8AM,” it says.
#Jerusalem: Due to recent violent confrontations, upcoming celebrations, and commemorations, the Old City is off-limits to embassy personnel through 8AM on May 16. Embassy personnel in East Jerusalem and City Center advised to remain indoors from 7PM-8AM. https://t.co/kSrxnCl4W7 pic.twitter.com/0792G2QP21
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) May 10, 2021