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US Embassy in Israel Calls for Urgent Departure of Non-Essential Staff

Published February 27, 2026, 14:14
US Embassy in Israel Calls for Urgent Departure of Non-Essential Staff

The US is calling on non-essential staff and their families at its embassy in Israel to leave the country for security reasons, amid growing fears of a potential military conflict with Iran. This move follows a similar order for the embassy in Lebanon, which was more urgent. The embassy has not provided specific details regarding the security concerns, but the decision comes amid rising US military presence in the Middle East and ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Iran has threatened to attack American bases in the region if it is attacked, while Israel could become involved in a potential conflict between Tehran and Washington. Other countries have already begun evacuating non-essential staff from the region. The escalating tensions in the region are causing concerns about the possibility of a wider military conflict.