State Department's Global Alert for U.S. Citizens Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

The U.S. State Department has issued a "worldwide caution" alert for U.S. citizens overseas due to increased tension over the Israel-Hamas war. The alert advises increased caution and highlights the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests. Protests have erupted at U.S. and Israeli embassies worldwide following a deadly hospital blast in Gaza City. President Biden has backed Israel's denial of responsibility for the blast, and the State Department has raised the travel advisory level for Israel and the Palestinian territories.