US closing embassy in Jerusalem until Friday
A road sign shows the way towards the US embassy in Jerusalem on April 19, 2024. FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse
WASHINGTON — The US Embassy in Jerusalem said it will close until Friday and directed government employees to shelter in place as Israel and Iran battle each other.
In a statement posted to its website, the embassy said Tuesday evening the closure was “a result of the current security situation and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.” /dl
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