The US mission in Israel has issued a security alert to employees and their families. In a statement, the embassy advised employees to avoid using public transport.
US embassy in Israel issues security alert: In the aftermath of the February 20 explosions on public buses, the US embassy in Israel issued a “security alert” on Saturday, urging its employees and their family members to avoid using public transport across the country for two weeks.
In a statement, the US mission said, “Following the February 20 explosions on public buses, and out of an abundance of caution, the US Embassy is temporarily prohibiting US government employees and their family members from using public buses and the light rail across Israel for 14 days.”