Washington, February 27: Amid ongoing tensions with Iran, the United States has issued an advisory for American citizens residing in Israel. On Friday, the U.S. State Department recommended that non-emergency personnel and family members of those stationed in Israel leave the country due to safety risks. Concurrently, the USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest American aircraft carrier, arrived off the coast of Israel on the same day.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee informed embassy staff that those wishing to leave should do so immediately. According to the Times of Israel, Huckabee wrote in an email to staff, “Demand for airline seats may be very high today due to the appeal for non-emergency embassy staff to depart. Focus on securing a seat to any location from where you can continue your journey to Washington, but the priority must be to leave the country as soon as possible.”
Huckabee further stated, “There is no need to panic, but it is crucial for those who wish to leave to plan their departure as soon as possible, rather than later.” This email was sent as airlines began canceling flights to the region and warned citizens to evacuate. The advisory can also be interpreted as a signal of U.S. actions against Iran.
Additionally, Israeli media reported that the USS Gerald R. Ford arrived off the coast of Israel on Friday. There has been no official announcement from the U.S. military regarding this deployment. Reports indicate that the arrival of the aircraft carrier followed the landing of 20 U.S. refueling aircraft in Israel on Thursday night.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority previously reported the arrival of four U.S. KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. Sources suggest that the presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford is part of a broader U.S. military deployment in the area, potentially in response to the likelihood of military strikes against Iran.
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