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The Hague Demonstration December 22
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The Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy The Hague reported the following:
A demonstration is planned for Friday, December 22, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. It is being organized by the "Stichting Beweging Referendum," an Iraqi Kurd group protesting against the Baker Commission Report and the Iraq Study Group. The demonstration is expected to draw 100 people, and will take place approximately 50 meters from the U.S. Embassy on the Tournooiveld. Police expect the demonstration to be peaceful; however, U.S. private sector interests operating near the embassy should be prepared for potential delays.
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Warden Message: Defer West Bank / Gaza Travel
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21 Dec 2006
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U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem issued the following Warden Message on December 21:
Recent hostilities occurring between Fatah and Hamas factions in Gaza raise a strong possibility of armed conflict and large public demonstrations that may become violent and anti-American in nature in the West Bank and Gaza. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to exercise great caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations, and should strongly consider avoiding such demonstrations altogether. American citizens should also strongly consider limiting their movements over the coming days and avoid any large gatherings of people. If there is a shooting or if crowds form, take cover, and move away from windows to interior areas until activity ceases. There is also the potential for kidnappings, including of foreign nationals, and fighting between various armed factions.
The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem urges American citizens to defer all travel to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in light of increased instability in those areas. American citizens in the Gaza Strip should depart immediately.
Violence between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and militant groups based in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank also can flare up without notice.
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 U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.)
Americans who remain in West Bank and the Gaza Strip are strongly encouraged to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.S. citizens who require emergency services may telephone the Consulate General in Jerusalem at (972) (2) 622-7250.