Note;
the red print are expressions of my thoughts as I read your letter, Edwin
Beckford.
From: "Warden,
Email L" <WardenEL@STATE.GOV>
Subject: Important Security Information from U.S. Embassy Tel
Aviv
Date:
The following warden message was sent out by the
Consulate General in
The U.S. Consulate General in
travel to the
in those areas. American citizens (Christians/Messianics) in the Gaza Strip (
immediately.
The June 27 Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip brings with it a strong
possibility of large public demonstrations, which may turn violent and
anti-American (anti-Christ) in
nature. As a reminder, even demonstrations intended to be
peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.
American citizens (Christians/Messianics)
are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations (our homes, workplaces, restaurants, public places, and houses
of worship),
if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any
demonstrations. (I bold printed the above to point
out the U.S. Embassy warnings pertaining to demonstrations).
Violence between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and militant groups based
in the Gaza Strip and the
also the potential for kidnappings, including of foreign nationals, and
fighting between various armed factions.
For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the
Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public
Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can
also be
obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the
outside the
numbers are available from
through Friday (except
Americans who remain in
to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in
https://travelregistration.state.gov.
services may telephone the Consulate General in
622-7250.
The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv is located at
after-hours/emergency number is (972)(3)
519-7551. The Embassy's email
address is amctelaviv@state.gov <mailto:amctelaviv@state.gov>.
citizens in
Section of the U.S. Consulate General at
telephone number is (972)(2) 622-7200. The
number only for emergency
purposes for after normal business hours is (972)(2)
622-7250. The
Consulate's email address is jerusalemacs@state.gov. The Embassy
strongly
encourages all Americans visiting or residing in
should consult the Consular Information Sheet for
and North Africa Public Announcement; and the Worldwide Caution Public
Announcement on the Department's Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security conditions can
also be accessed at <http://telaviv.usembassy.gov>.
Seriously,
I think that unsuspecting Christians/Messianics
should be informed and travel warned by their Embassies pertaining to the
dangers of the ultra orthodox when visiting places like Beersheva, Arad,
Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. That they
should NOT wear crosses outside their garments, smile too much, wear Christian
t-shirts, carry NT Bibles, be too polite or friendly, nor give any other
telltale sign of their Christian/Messianic faith! To do so at their own risk but still they
should be highly warned!
Christians/Messianics should be warned to avoid areas like Bni Brak, Tel Aviv; Mea Shaarim in
I
referred to the demonstrations in