Dear American Citizens:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Federal Benefits Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel will be closed on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.� On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, we will not accept walk-in services for Social Security Number applications; questions regarding benefits from the Social Security Administration or Department of Veterans� Affairs; or telephone inquiries relating to these matters.� We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

Federal Benefits Unit

U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv, Israel

[email protected]

http://telaviv.usembassy.gov/consular/acs/benefits.aspx

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)