No State Activations
OHSEPR has not activated any states to assist with any emergency repatriation missions.
Conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time. OHSEPR monitors current safety and security conditions around the world to determine when to initiate an emergency repatriation incident.
July 31, 2024, Program Update — Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
UPDATE: The following is taken from the U.S. Department of State's July 31, 2024, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory web page
"Updated to reflect U.S. government restrictions on travel to Northern Israel, and information for U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents and qualifying immediate family members seeking assistance in Gaza."
Do Not Travel To:
- Gaza due toâ¯terrorismâ¯andâ¯armed conflict
- Northern Israel within 2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to the rising tensions between Hizballah and Israel
Reconsider Travel To:
- Israel due toâ¯terrorismâ¯andâ¯civil unrest
- West Bank due toâ¯terrorismâ¯andâ¯civil unrest
Read the Department of State country information page and Travel to High-Risk Areas page for additional information on travel to Israel and the West Bank, and Gaza.
The most recent Alerts are on the U.S. Embassy in Israel Alerts â¯web page.
July 31, 2024, Program Update — Lebanon
UPDATE: The following is taken from the U.S. Department of State's July 31, 2024, Lebanon Travel Advisory web page.
Updated to raise the Travel Advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel, due to rising tensions between Hizballah and Israel.
"Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to rising tensions between Hizballah and Israel. If you are in Lebanon, be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens who are already in Southern Lebanon, near the borders with Syria, and/or in refugee settlements to depart.
"Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict. Some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk."
Read the Department of State country information page and Travel to High-Risk Areas page for additional information on travel to Israel and the West Bank, and Gaza.
The most recent Alerts are on the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon Alerts web page.