India, Feb. 28 -- The US has issued a fresh security advisory for its citizens in Israel citing a rapidly evolving and volatile security situation. In a February 28 alert, the US Embassy in Jerusalem said it has directed all US government employees and their family members to shelter in place until further notice, while Israel has shut down civilian air traffic.

In a security Alert dated February 28, the US Embassy Jerusalem said, "As a result of the current security situation, the US Embassy has directed all US government employees and their family members to shelter in place until further notice."

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The advisory covers Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.

The embassy noted that the Government of Israel has "cl...