The U.S. raised its travel advisory on Israel to its second-highest level early Thursday, warning Americans that they should "reconsider" plans to visit. The level 3 travel advisory is in place for all of Israel, though the city of Gaza remains a Level 4, or "do not travel" zone. "Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza," the State Department wrote in its advisory. There has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel, some with little or no warning," the warning continued. Israel declared war on Hamas on Oct. 8 following a shock land, air and sea assault by the Gaza-based Islamists.

Source: Fox News October 13, 2023 13:58 UTC