The United States Department of State has just authorized the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and the families of diplomats from the embassy in Jerusalem and offices in Tel Aviv, Israel.
NEW: The US State Department has authorized the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and eligible family members from the US Embassy in Jerusalem and its branch office in Tel Aviv
— Jennifer Hansler (@jmhansler) October 14, 2023
This report comes as increased shelling from Lebanon and Israeli counter-fire is escalating in Sheeba Farms and other locations on the Israeli-Lebanese border.