Dear Friend,

I wanted to share the most recent information we've received regarding the ongoing crisis in Israel as it relates to the evacuation of American citizens.

*Departure Assistance: Starting today, October 13th, the State Department will start offering departure assistance to U.S. Citizens and their immediate family members from Israel. Any American wanting to use this method of transportation must complete and submit the Crisis Intake Form.
     - Flights will take passengers to Athens and Frankfurt. One carry-on bag and one suitcase is allowed, pets cannot be brought on these flights (with an exception for service animals).
     - The call or email for travel can come at very short notice, including in the middle of the night. If you miss your first flight, you will be contacted again to confirm you are still seeking travel.
     - You must make your arrangements for hotel and commercial flights on your own; you will not get to choose your arrival location from Israel.

*Please note that all U.S. Citizens pursuing assisted departure will be required to sign an Evacuee Manifest and Promissory Note, Form DS-5528, to repay the cost of evacuation to the U.S. Government. The promissory note forms are being sent directly to U.S. Citizens via the Crisis Intake Form, there will also be paper copies at the airport.

The State Department is also working to charter a cruise ship to transport U.S. Citizens from Haifa to Cyprus; this is still in the early stages of coordination.

If you or your loved ones are in Israel and attempting to make it back to the United States, our office is here to help you. We will make every effort to assist U.S. Citizens and their family members in need. Please contact us at any time for urgent assistance by calling (972) 966-5500 or by emailing [email protected]. We’re also sending out daily updates on Israel security and travel. You can sign up for these updates by emailing [email protected].

The most important action for U.S. Citizens in Israel to do is complete the U.S. State Department's Crisis Intake Form. For the most up to date information please visit the U.S. Embassy in Israel's website:
https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

Given the rapidly-changing information on the ground in Israel, I’ve launched a digital hub with resources for American citizens in Israel. We’re working around the clock to keep North Texans informed and will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.