And the US says American citizens and Israel can
begin leaving the country on charter flights starting today.
The State department says flights will take Americans and
their immediate family members from Israel to either Athens,
Greece or Frankfurt in Germany.
Officials say the transport will also include trips by sea to Cyprus.
The State department is warning Americans to reconsider traveling to
Israel saying the situation in the country remains dynamic and
mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning.
While the State Department estimates this travel assistance
will help thousands of us citizens a week.
Us citizens seeking to get in touch with the US
Embassy in Israel can call the number on your screen.
For more information. You'll see that available online at travel dot state dot gov.