Jerusalem Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Jerusalem Country Council

The Jerusalem Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

Featured Reports

Warden Message: Jerusalem Old City Disturbances Through October 9

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Israel, Jerusalem Given ongoing concern about disturbances in Jerusalem, we are conveying by means of this warden message that the U.S. Consulate General Regional Security Office in Jerusalem recommends avoiding Old City Jerusalem through sundown, Friday, October 9. more...

Warden Message: Jerusalem Recommends Old City Avoidance

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Israel, Jerusalem The final two of the local autumn holidays, Sukkot and Simhat Torah, will be celebrated this weekend and next. American citizens should avoid the Old City for one week from sundown Friday, October 2nd, through sundown on Friday, October 9th, 2009. Vehicle traffic in and around the Old City will be restricted by the Israeli National Police (INP). more...

Travel Warning: Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Israel, Jerusalem, West Bank/Gaza The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and about threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. more...

Terrorist Tactics: Street Vendors - The Perfect Surveillance Platform

Global Security Concerns
Worldwide Physical surveillance can be the most visible step in the terrorist attack planning process, and one of the most effective low-tech ways to conduct "eyes-on" monitoring of a target is to use street vendor cover. more...

Travel Alert: Saudi Arabia

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information on the 2009-H1N1 influenza (also referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu) pandemic and preparations for the Hajj. more...