The U.S. has ordered government staff to avoid Jerusalem’s Old City and the West Bank over fears of protests surrounding President Trump’s decision whether to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

The State Department said in a Tuesday statement that government officials and their families “are not permitted until further notice” to make personal trips to those areas, given “widespread calls for demonstrations” stating on Dec. 6.

“Official travel by U.S. government employees in Jerusalem’s Old City and in the West Bank is permitted only to conduct essential travel and with additional security measures,” according to the statement, which was distributed by the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem.

Americans were also warned to “avoid areas where crowds have gathered and where there is increased police and/or military presence.”


[Post edited by WaxHoo at 12/05/2017 3:26PM]