The U.S. State Department warned American citizens to avoid traveling to Israel and the Palestinian territories, citing a “heightened threat of terrorist incidents” in the region. It said Americans already there should exercise caution and avoid shopping malls, public buses and bus stops, as well as crowded areas and any demonstrations.
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