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Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 28, 2026, fa...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/qatar-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"local","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"qatar-level-3-reconsider-travel"},{"id":"riwoxd","title":"Kuwait - Level 3: Reconsider Travel","excerpt":"There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict, landmines, and crime . Advisory summary Th...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kuwait-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"safety","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","inBriefing":true,"slug":"kuwait-level-3-reconsider-travel"},{"id":"uhmc74","title":"Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions","excerpt":"There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro . Advisory summary Montenegro is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Montenegro to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. I...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/montenegro-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"local","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1517048676732-d65bc937f952%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"montenegro-level-1-exercise-normal-precautions"},{"id":"mlvtx2","title":"Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution","excerpt":"Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime, landmines, and terrorism. Advisory summary Recent unrest has been politically related. While it has not impacted tourists or members of the international community, there is a risk that bystanders can be affected. Review o...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bosinia-and-herzegovina-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"safety","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1470071459604-3b5ec3a7fe05%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","updatedAt":"2026-09-01T15:15:01.104Z","slug":"bosnia-and-herzegovina-level-2-exercise-increased-caution"},{"id":"y7ilhy","title":"Serbia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution","excerpt":"There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime . Advisory summary Crime can occur anywhere in Serbia. Police may take longer to respond than they do in the United States. Crime Violence associated wit...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/serbia-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"safety","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1519681393784-d120267933ba%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"serbia-level-2-exercise-increased-caution"},{"id":"b5dpkd","title":"Israel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel","excerpt":"Reissued Statement There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The health risk indicator was added for Gaza. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Israel. Reconsider Travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/israel-west-bank-and-gaza-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"local","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1509062522246-3755977927d7%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"israel-level-3-reconsider-travel-level-3-reconsider-travel"},{"id":"sza7q0","title":"Albania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution","excerpt":"There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Law enforcement’s ability to protect or help you is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been violent crime related to illicit drug networks and organized crime c...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/albania-travel-advisory.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"safety","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","updatedAt":"2026-09-01T15:15:01.104Z","slug":"albania-level-2-exercise-increased-caution"},{"id":"odos1j","title":"West Bank - Level 3: Reconsider Travel","excerpt":"Reconsider Travel to West Bank due to terrorism and unrest . Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Israel must obtain special authorization for official travel to the West Bank due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in I...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/west-bank.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"local","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"west-bank-level-3-reconsider-travel"},{"id":"n3cemm","title":"Gaza - Level 4: Do Not Travel","excerpt":"Do Not Travel to Gaza due to terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure . Advisory Summary: Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza for any reason due to safety risks. The U.S. government is unable to provide rou...","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/Gaza.html","source":"State Dept travel advisories","author":"State Dept travel advisories","publishDate":"2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-01T17:14:42.340Z","category":"local","image":"https://passportnews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1519681393784-d120267933ba%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"gaza-level-4-do-not-travel"}],"events":{"items":[{"title":"Labor Day","date":"2026-09-07","dateLabel":"Monday, September 7, 2026","time":"All day","location":"United States","category":"Holiday","description":"Labor Day — a U.S. federal observance. 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