Statement from Congressman Dan Goldman on Helping Americans Stranded in the Middle East
“Over the past week, nearly 2,000 American citizens have reached out to my office with urgent pleas for assistance returning home from the Middle East — including students, pregnant mothers, and elderly and medically vulnerable individuals. Among them are many Jewish Americans hoping to reunite with their families to celebrate Pesach.
I am relieved to announce that, after extensive work over the past week to develop a plan of action, my office has helped facilitate a coordinated solution with the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Jordan to provide a safe means of travel out of the region through Amman, Jordan.
The State Department will be providing secure buses transporting U.S. citizens to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman for departure from the region. With the conflict continuing to escalate and a limited travel advisory currently in place at Ben Gurion Airport, this route offers a safe and reliable alternative for those seeking to leave.”
See here for the most critical recent update from the State Department: https://il.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-jerusalem-march-22-2026-update/
Busing operations will begin tomorrow, Monday, March 23. U.S. citizens interested in securing a seat must complete the State Department form at the following link:
Please note the following requirements and fees for travelers entering Jordan:
A visa on arrival is available at the King Hussein Crossing for $60 USD (cash only).
A departure fee of 110 NIS (Israeli shekels), payable in cash only.
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