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The BBC said that the staffer, who was flown back to the US on a commercial flight, has diplomatic protections despite not being a diplomat.

Mike Huckabee, "We celebrate not only 250 years of American independence but also the enduring partnership between two nations bound by shared values and an unwavering commitment to freedom.

The embassy warned Americans to stay vigilant and watch for potential airspace closures, which may disrupt travel or cause flight cancellations.

The State Department is also seeking increased protection around Jewish community residential areas and along routes used by worshippers walking to synagogues.

A key priority discussed was strengthening medical and emergency services in the North, including plans to develop a world-class medical center in Kiryat Shmona to support future growth.

Foreign Service officers could begin returning to their posts as early as this week, according to the report.

Months after diplomats and families were ordered to leave, US embassies across the Middle East are preparing for continued reduced operations amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

According to KAN, IDF troops operating in the village of Turmus Aiya near Ramallah on Monday attempted to turn a Palestinian doctor's home into a forward base.

Police officers, alerted by the sound of a gunshot, said they found evidence of a weapon having been fired outside the building on University Avenue.

The embassy later issued a second security alert, temporarily restricting all US government personnel and their families from personal travel to the West Bank due to "increased volatility."