Urgent warning issued for island hot spot as State Department tells travelers to 'stay alert'

U.S. officials have issued a warning for Americans to avoid the popular tourist island of Djerba in Tunisia due to heightened threats around the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia advised avoiding travel to Djerba on or around October 7th, urging Americans to stay alert, avoid crowds, and monitor local media. The advisory comes as Wednesday marks the three-year anniversary of the 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

• U.S. officials are warning Americans to avoid Djerba, a popular tourist island in Tunisia.
• The warning is due to heightened threats around the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel.
• The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia advised avoiding travel to Djerba on or around October 7th.
• Americans are urged to stay alert, be aware of their surroundings, avoid crowds, and monitor local media.
• Djerba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a long history of Jewish settlement and attracts Jewish visitors.
• Tunisia is currently at “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” due to common petty crime and potential violent crime.
• Some areas of Tunisia, particularly border regions, are rated “Level 4: Do Not Travel” due to terrorism concerns.