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WEST BANK, GAZA STRIP, EAST JERUSALEM - WARNING
(Travel Advisories)
March 12, 1992
Summary: The Department of State continues to advise all U.S. citizens to
avoid travel to the West Bank and Gaza Strip until further notice. U.S.
citizens traveling to East Jerusalem should contact the U.S. Consulate
General for an update on conditions and exercise caution at all times. In
general, Americans should avoid demonstrations and protest activities.
Israel's strict security measures, particularly at Ben Gurion Airport and
Allenby Bridge, may affect visitors. Americans arrested in the West Bank or
Gaza on security offenses are often denied timely communication with
consular officials. End Summary.
I. Travel and Safety
TRAVEL TO THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP: Due to recurrent disturbances and
tension in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Department of State
continues to advise all U.S. citizens to avoid travel to these areas until
further notice. U.S. citizens who must travel to the West Bank and Gaza
Strip should be aware of continuing unrest and tension, including stone-
throwing, which can affect visitors. If travel to the West Bank is
unavoidable, travelers should consult with the U.S. Consulate General in
Jerusalem. In the case of travel to the Gaza Strip, travelers should
consult with the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. Americans residing in these
areas should exercise particular caution. They should also register with
the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv or the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem.
TRAVEL TO EAST JERUSALEM: There have been occasional disturbances in East
Jerusalem. U.S. citizens who travel to East Jerusalem should be aware of
continuing unrest and tension, including stone-throwing, which can affect
visitors. Travelers to all areas of East Jerusalem, including the walled
city, should exercise caution. Travelers should contact the U.S. Consulate
General for an update on conditions. Because of the potential for violent
incidents, tourists should be vigilant while using public transportation and
while traveling by car in areas of East Jerusalem less frequented by tourists.
DEMONSTRATIONS: Under all circumstances, Americans should avoid
demonstrations, protest activities, and other situations that have the
potential to lead to violence. American tourists should carry their U.S.
passports at all times
II. Consular Matters, Security, and Arrests
SECURITY MEASURES: Israel has strict security measures which may affect
visitors. Prolonged questioning and detailed searches may take place at the
time of entry and/or departure at the Allenby Bridge from Jordan and at Ben
Gurion Airport. At the Allenby Bridge, American citizens with Arab surnames
may encounter delays or obstacles in bringing in cameras or electronics
equipment. Items commonly carried by travelers such as toothpaste, shaving
cream, and cosmetics may be confiscated or destroyed. During searches and
questioning, access may be denied to U.S. consular officers, lawyers, or
family members. Should questions arise at the Allenby Bridge, Americans
should telephone the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem for assistance at
253-288. If questions arise at Ben Gurion Airport, Americans should phone
the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv at 517-4338.
ARRESTS IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP: Americans arrested or detained in
the West Bank or Gaza on suspicion of security offenses often are not
permitted to communicate with consular officials, lawyers, or family members
in a timely manner during the interrogation period of their case. Youths
who are over the age of fourteen have been detained and tried as adults. The
U.S. Embassy is not normally notified of the arrests of Americans in the
West Bank by Israeli authorities, and access to detainees is delayed.
No. 92-044
This updates the previous advisory, dated October 8, 1990, to reflect
changes in conditions in East Jerusalem.
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