"Those choosing to leave should do so TODAY, he wrote, according to the New York Times, advising them to secure seats on outbound flights from Ben-Gurion Airport to any destination available. Focus on getting a seat to anyplace from which you can then continue travel to DC, but the first priority will be getting expeditiously out of country, he wrote."
"The embassy shifted to an authorized departure footing, allowing nonessential personnel and their dependents to evacuate at government expense when U.S. national interests or an imminent threat to life requires it. On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks."
"There is no need to panic, Huckabee wrote, but for those desiring to leave, it's important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later. The move comes a day after six hours of talks in Geneva between Washington and Tehran ended without a breakthrough."
The United States authorized embassy staff in Israel to leave the country on Friday following overnight discussions between Ambassador Mike Huckabee and the State Department. The decision prioritizes staff safety amid mounting concerns over a possible U.S. strike on Iran. Nonessential personnel and their dependents were permitted to evacuate at government expense, with Huckabee urging those wishing to depart to do so immediately and secure seats on outbound flights from Ben-Gurion Airport. The authorization came after six hours of talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva ended without breakthrough, with Iranian officials indicating negotiations would resume the following week. The State Department simultaneously advised Americans to reconsider travel to Israel and the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest concerns.
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