On 19OCT, the U.S. State Department took the unusual step of issuing a worldwide caution alert, advising all Americans overseas "to exercise increased caution" due to escalating global tensions, potential terrorist threats and increased incidents targeting U.S. citizens and interests, reports CNN.
This alert comes amid widespread protests in the Middle East related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with some demonstrations targeting U.S. diplomatic compounds.
The State Department had recently heightened the Travel Advisory for Lebanon and Israel and authorized the departure of non-essential U.S. personnel and their families. Citizens abroad are urged to stay vigilant, especially in tourist spots, and to register with the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
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