US State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Update Travel Advisory

The United States Department of State is warning American citizens who are traveling and have issued a worldwide caution. The update was posted on November 17.

“Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.”

Currently, there are wars in Ukraine and, for the last month, in the Middle East after the Hamas terrorists group attack Israeli citizens. Several airlines and cruise lines have canceled itineraries to the Middle East, and the airspace over Russia has been closed.

There have been demonstrations against the United States worldwide over the war between Israel and Hamas.

The State Department advises travelers to:

• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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