Israel Travel Warning
November 11, 1998
The Government of Iraq continues to refuse United Nations representatives full access to inspect and verify Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program. The Security Council has demanded that the Iraqi actions be rescinded immediately. The United States is pursuing diplomacy, but has not ruled out the use of any options. Iraq's continued defiance of the will of the international community, therefore, is heightening the level of risk to American citizens in the Middle East.
Because of the increase in tension, the Department of State has authorized the departure of all employees in non-emergency positions and all eligible family members of U.S. Embassy and Consulate personnel who wish to leave. In light of this information, private American citizens may want to consider departing the country.
During previous times of tension, there has been concern about chemical and biological warfare. Although such risk is remote, it cannot be excluded. American citizens who wish further information on chemical and biological warfare (CBW) and its effects should contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This information is available on the CDC Internet web site: http.//www.cdc.gov. The CDC traveler's hotline telephone number is 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747), fax - 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299).
Kuwait Travel Warning
November 11, 1998
The Government of Iraq continues to refuse United Nations representatives full access to inspect and verify Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program. The Security Council has demanded that the Iraqi actions be rescinded immediately. The United States is pursuing diplomacy, but has not ruled out the use of any options. Iraq's continued defiance of the will of the international community, therefore, is heightening the level of risk to American citizens in the Middle East.
Because of the increase in tension, the Department of State has authorized the departure of all employees in non-emergency positions and all eligible family members of U.S. Embassy personnel who wish to leave. In light of this information, private American citizens may want to consider departing the country.
During previous times of tension, there has been concern about chemical and biological warfare. Although such risk is remote, it cannot be excluded. American citizens who wish further information on chemical and biological warfare (CBW) and its effects should contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This information is available on the CDC Internet web site: http://www.cdc.gov. The CDC traveler's hotline telephone number is 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747), fax - 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299).
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