Iran-Israel Ceasefire: US Embassy in Jerusalem to open from today. Visa operations resume in Tel Aviv, too

Mint

5 days ago

Iran-Israel Ceasefire: The US Embassy in Jerusalem will be open as usual on Wednesday, June 25, a week after it was shut due to the Iran-Israel war
The Home Front Command has lifted all restrictions after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The shelter in place orders for US government employees and their family members has also been lifted, according to the statement.
'Due to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Home Front Command has lifted all restrictions, and the US Embassy will be open as usual on Wednesday, June 25. The shelter-in-place orders for US government employees and their family members have been lifted,' said a statement by US Embassy in Jerusalem.
The Home Front Command of the IDF operates in various emergency situations, specialising in the field of civilian protection
The US government employees and their family members are, however, restricted from travel outside the greater Tel Aviv (including Herzliya, Netanya, and Even Yehuda), Jerusalem, and Be'er Sheva areas until further notice, the statement said. 'Transit between these three areas, including to and from Ben Gurion Airport, is authorized. Transiting Route 1 to and from Allenby Bridge is also permitted,' it said.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem will be shut on June 18 due to the security situation in the region and to comply with Israeli guidance, the US State Department said.
'The US Embassy in Jerusalem will resume its normal regularly scheduled U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad appointments on Wednesday, June 25. We will accept walk-ins (no appointment necessary) for U.S. citizens needing a limited-validity, emergency passport in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for those in line before 8:30AM. Visa operations will resume in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Monday, June 30,' the statement said.