Israel war: US to evacuate stranded Americans by sea as conflict escalates
Emily Jacobs
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The United States Embassy in Israel will evacuate Americans by sea on Monday morning as civilians try to reach safety after last weekend’s unprecedented terrorist attack ignited war in the region.
The embassy announced the move in a security alert posted to its website Sunday morning, which stated that Americans and immediate family members “with a valid travel document” could board the Cyprus-bound boat at the Israeli port city of Haifa. The journey to Limassol Port is expected to take 10 to 12 hours, according to the alert.
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“Boarding will proceed in order of arrival and is on a space-limited basis,” the embassy said early Sunday.
Individuals will be responsible for arranging their own travel to Haifa, as well as accommodations and onward travel from Cyprus.
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The White House and U.S. State Department announced on Friday that it had begun chartering flights to Athens and Frankfurt as part of a larger effort to “facilitate the safe departure of thousands of U.S. citizens” from Israel.
At least 3,600 people and 29 Americans have died since the conflict erupted last Saturday.