RESOURCES FOR AMERICANS IN ISRAEL

Congressman Johnson and his staff continue to closely monitor the security situation in Israel and the region.

Georgians or their loved ones in need of assistance should contact the Congressman's office here or by calling (770) 987-2291. If you reach out outside of normal office hours, please leave a detailed message and a staff member will be in touch.  

The following resources are accurate as of June 3, 2024 and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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The Department of State has made the following resources available for U.S. Citizens in Israel.

To ensure the U.S. Embassy in Israel can contact you in an emergency, U.S. citizens in Israel should enroll their contact information into the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.  

U.S. Citizens in Israel are asked to fill out the following crisis intake form:

State Department Intake Form

The Department of State has a 24/7 coordinating group communicating with U.S. citizens and providing them assistance through phone calls and an online form. U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel can fill out this form or call 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131. Family members may submit information on behalf of a U.S. citizen family member. 

Individuals should follow local government advice to increase their security awareness, avoid areas around demonstrations, and check local media for updates and traffic advisories. U.S. citizens who wish to leave the region and can do so safely are advised to check the status of the border crossings or verify flights have not been cancelled before traveling to the airport.

For latest information from the embassy, and additional resources, visit:

• Allenby/King Hussein Bridge between Israel and the West Bank – 02-548-2600

• Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Beit Shaan – 04-609-3410

• Yitzhak Rabin/Arava Crossing between Israel and Jordan near Eilat – 08-630-0555

• Menachem Begin Crossing between Israel and Egypt near Eilat – 08-636-0999

The State Department has updated the Lebanon Travel Advisory on 10/17 to reflect the ongoing situation in South Lebanon:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lebanon.html

For GA-04 Constituents and their families in the region:

If you are in need of assistance from the federal government, such as the State Department or another federal agency, please reach out to my office by calling, (770) 987-2291.

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