I find it interesting that the US Gov are advising people to leave Israel, but not Bahrain......
March 17, 2003
Dear Citizen,
Please be advised that U.S. Missions in Kuwait, Syria and Israel have gone on Ordered Departure status. The Department of State has strongly urged American citizens currently in Kuwait, Syria, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, to depart immediately.
Your attention is drawn to the State Department's web-site,
http://travel.state.gov, for information concerning the State Department's decision to go to Ordered Departure for Kuwait, Israel and Syria.
Sincerely,
Mark Marrano
Consular Chief
American Embassy Abu Dhabi