US Embassy Issues Travel Warning for Israeli Employees Amid Iran Attack Threat

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert this week for Americans in Israel amid reports that Iran is planning to attack Israel. Several anonymous U.S. officials told CBS News, CNN, and other outlets this week that Iran may directly target Israel in an attack as soon as Friday in retaliation for an Israeli attack inside Syria that left seven Iranian commanders dead several weeks ago. Tehran has publicly stated it would launch a retaliatory attack over the Israeli strikes. “The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness as security incidents often take place without warning,” the U.S. Embassy’s bulletin stated. “The security environment remains complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events.”...