US to shut embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday

A man walks next to a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem
A man walks next to a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, February 18, 2019. Picture taken February 18, 2019 REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo
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The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be shut from Wednesday through Friday due to the security situation in the region and to comply with Israeli guidance, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.

"Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20). This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv," the State Department said on X.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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