Warden Mesj 11-09-06

November 9, 2006
WARDEN MESSAGE


In reaction to recent Israeli military actions in Gaza and the resulting civilian casualties, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for three days of mourning and a general strike in the Palestinian Territories from Wednesday, November 8, through Friday, November 10. On November 8, military leaders of Hamas openly called for Muslims worldwide to take action against American interests. These calls for action may result in organized or spontaneous anti-American demonstrations or other incidents, which could turn violent. Americans are encouraged to limit travel, review their personal security practices and avoid large gatherings of people. We strongly recommend that all travel to the West Bank and Gaza be curtailed at this time.
For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and other Public Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.)
Americans in Jerusalem are strongly encouraged to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov./ U.S. citizens who require emergency services may telephone the Consulate General in Jerusalem at (972) (2) 622-7250.


November 9, 2006
WARDEN MESSAGE


On Friday, November 10, a Gay Pride parade is scheduled to take place from 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. in the general area of the Knesset in Jerusalem. Over 5,000 participants are expected.

The local press has reported that there may be large demonstrations protesting the parade that have the potential for turning violent. American citizens are encouraged to keep this mind in deciding whether to attend the parade. Road closures can be expected throughout the park surrounding the Knesset and the Israel Museum.

The parade will start at 11:00 on Kaplan St. (across from the Prime Minister's Office) to Rothschild, then to the Israeli Museum junction, down Stephan Weiss to the Science museum and then into Grossberg Stadium. It is scheduled to end at 3:00 p.m.
For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and other Public Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.)
Americans in Jerusalem are strongly encouraged to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov./ U.S. citizens who require emergency services may telephone the Consulate General in Jerusalem at (972) (2) 622-7250.