U.S. evacuates non-essential personnel from Jerusalem embassy due to escalating regional tensions.

The United States. The State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel and family members to leave Israel's diplomatic mission in Jerusalem by February 26, 2026, citing safety concerns amid rising regional tensions. The move was confirmed by the United States. The embassy in Jerusalem loses staff who are not essential to core operations but the mission remains open. While specific threats were not specified, the decision comes after heightened instability caused by tensions between the United States and Iran, failed nuclear negotiations, and increased military deployments. Other countries are evacuating personnel, and some airlines are suspending flights from Tel Aviv. President Trump is considering military action against Iran within a 10-day window, with talks scheduled for Vienna.