A statement from the U.S. Embassy in Israel said the alert was issued "out of an abundance of caution." It urged Americans to "take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, as security incidents, including rocket fire, often take place without warning." FORMER ISRAEL AMBASSADOR: TRUMP HAS RESTORED 'AMERICAN DETERRENCE; TOLD IRAN 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH'"In the event of mortar or rocket fire, a red alert siren may be activated. Trump pulled out of the Obama-era accord in 2018 and imposed crippling sanctions that have heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. Embassy in Israel said it will continue to monitor the security situation in the area.

Source: Fox News January 06, 2020 21:19 UTC