Israel & Palestinian Territories Resources
My team and I continue to watch with sadness and horror the events unfolding in Israel, and I condemn, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians and advocate for peace.
As the violence continues to unfold, I wanted to share important information and resources from the State Department for U.S. citizens trying to get out of Israel and Palestinian territories.
Starting Friday, October 13, the State Department will arrange charter flights to assist U.S. citizens and their immediate family members who have been unable to book commercial transit and seek a safe means of departing Israel. From these locations, individuals will be able to make their own onward travel arrangements to the destination of their choice. These initial transportation options will be augmented in the coming days.Those in need of assistance should fill out the Crisis Intake form HERE.
My office has received numerous calls already about US citizens and their loved ones stuck in Israel, and please know we are doing everything we can to help people get home safely. If you need assistance and need help reaching the Department of State, please call my office at (575) 323-6390.
Below are additional resources from the U.S. Department of State:
- To stay updated on travel and security advisories or for additional guidance, visit the link HERE.
- U.S. citizens who are traveling abroad or planning to can register HERE with the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP) to help embassies contact you in emergencies.
- Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, but some flights have been suspended, including by some U.S. carriers. To check your flight status, click HERE or contact your airline.
- U.S. citizens who want to leave Israel by land can check the status of land border crossings HERE, depending on your specific location.
Contact information for the State Department and U.S. Embassy in Israel can be found below:
State Department – Consular Affairs
1-833-890-9595 (toll-free) and 606-641-0131 (local)
https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser St.
Jerusalem
https://il.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv
71 HaYarkon St.
Tel Aviv
https://il.usembassy.gov/
If you can’t get through to any of the phone numbers listed above, or you need any other assistance, please call my office at (575) 323-6390 or complete a casework request form HERE. We are ready to help.
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Rep. Vasquez has sent several letters to the President, State Department and House Leadership regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. You can read the letters at the links below: