US working to evacuate citizens wishing to leave Israel, ambassador says

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced that those citizens who wished to leave must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before leaving.

Foreign nationals board buses to evacuate Israel via Egypt, following the security situation, in Tel Aviv, June 17, 2025

Foreign nationals board buses to evacuate Israel via Egypt, following the security situation, in Tel Aviv, June 17, 2025

(photo credit: FLASH90/CHAIM GOLDBERG)

ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

JUNE 19, 2025 05:42

Updated: JUNE 19, 2025 07:23

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