The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert for US citizens in Israel

The US embbady in Jerusalem on Monday issued a security alert to its citizens visiting Israel, warning of possible terrorist attacks in the country.

The message says that May 14 is a year since the opening of the United States Embbady in Jerusalem and it is the anniversary of the beginning of the March of the return march to the border with Gaza, as well as the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest and, therefore, a possible day for the launch from an attack.

He also suggested that May 15 in Palestine be the The day of the Nakba, which means disaster in Arabic, is the day of the Gregorian calendar on which Israel was founded. and could become another argument in favor of violent protests or an attack, the news agency said. JTA.

The warning also indicated that "security incidents can occur well beyond Gaza and its periphery at any time," referring to recent rocket attacks against the south and central Gaza Strip. 39; Israel.

"Since security incidents, including launching rockets, often occur without warning, US citizens are urged to remain vigilant and take appropriate measures to increase their security awareness," said the official. . alert

He asked US citizens in Israel to follow the instructions of local authorities and to know the location of the nearest air-raid shelter or protected area.