October 9, 2023
MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN NICK LANGWORTHY FOR ALL NEW YORKERS/ALL AMERICANS IN ISRAEL RIGHT NOW:
Important resources for New Yorkers—and all U.S. citizens—in Israel right now:
To reach the State Department for help in an emergency, call +1 202-501-4444.
For updates from the U.S. Embassy in Israel, visit: https://il.usembassy.gov. To contact the embassy, call 1-833-890-9595 (toll-free) and 606-641-0131 (local).
The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning. Individuals should follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.
U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel, please click this link for our crisis intake form, or call 1-833-890-9595 (toll free) and 606-641-0131 (local). For the latest security alert regarding Israel, please click here.
While Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, we are aware that several major airlines have announced that they have suspended flights. Please check with the airlines on the availability of flights and flight status. U.S. citizens in Gaza who wish to leave and can do so safely are advised to check the status of the Rafah Crossing into Egypt.
For updates from the U.S. State Department, click here.
