As We Continue to Daven for Acheinu Bnei Yisrael
Amid the ongoing war with Iran, we remain committed to assisting Americans trying to return to the U.S. and facing uncertainty.
The sudden closure of Israeli airspace has disrupted travel for thousands of individuals, including yeshiva and seminary students and those with urgent medical or personal needs. In this time of war, our sense of responsibility to Klal Yisrael demands coordinated action.
Our organizations have been in touch with the White House, U.S. State Department, and Israeli Government, as well as U.S. and Israeli Embassies, and have utilized global partnerships developed through past crises. With Hashem’s help, we remain fully engaged with government officials to address every viable option.
While commercial flights remain suspended, repatriation flights into Ben Gurion Airport resumed today. Outgoing repatriation flights for tourists will begin imminently. Details will be released in the days ahead.
For U.S. Citizens:
Enroll in the State Department’s STEP program (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) to receive urgent embassy alerts and be notified of possible evacuation flights.
👉 Click here to enroll in STEP
For Tourists in Israel:
Register with the Ministry of Tourism’s evacuation form to be considered for coordinated departure flights, if/when they become available.
👉 Click here to access the Ministry of Tourism’s form
Amudim Registration:
As part of this effort, Amudim is collecting information from U.S. citizens in Israel who are hoping to depart.
👉 Click here to access the Amudim form
Note: We advise those looking to depart to be ready to travel at a moment’s notice.
Travel via Alternate Routes
If you are considering leaving Israel through Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, or other unconventional routes, please:
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Weigh all potential outcomes carefully.
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Ensure your route is properly coordinated, legal, and safe.
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Be aware of current travel advisories from both the U.S. and Israeli Governments regarding Jordan and Egypt.
Important Tips for Travelers:
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Bring food for 48 hours – pack for the unexpected.
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Follow all instructions from officials, trip leaders, and security personnel.
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Comply with luggage allowance – excess luggage may not be permitted.
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Remain calm and respectful – confrontations may result in delays or denial of entry.
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Expect the unexpected – delays, reroutes, and denied entries can occur without warning.
For Travel to Egypt and Jordan:
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Act and dress discreetly; avoid visible religious identifiers.
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In Jordan, tefillin must be packed inside luggage.
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Do not form public minyanim or engage in visibly religious activity.
After the bombing of Seroka hospital this morning, I don’t see Ben Gurion airport opening anytime soon. Unless you have to be in Israel now and there is no other option, so then I can perhaps hear a cheshbon of trying different aitzos to sneak into Israel. But if it’s not absolutely necessary to get into Israel, to force the issue is being completely reckless and irresponsible. Mamesh a posheiya. It’s not a time now to be a smart aleck just so your parents or in-laws can brag about how their relatives managed to sneak into a country at war. Asinine at best. Yeh, let’s sneak back into Germany in 1940. We’re tough guys. We’ll get our 15 minutes of fame. We may even be profiled on Matzav.
Ben Gurion is open since Wed for repatriation flights bringing Israeli’s back into Israel. flights continued also Thursday. Foreign citizens will be able to start flying out in the next few days.
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