YnetNews Story Warns Against Working Illegally in the United States

Check out the June 22 article from YnetNews warning of the dangers of working illegally in the United States. The article showcases our new YouTube video which features interviews with young Israelis who were caught working in the United States—and the serious consequences they faced.

Read the full story at: http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4085336,00.html.

Watch the full YouTube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0LiorPHmGyY#at=237.

Israeli Media Note Consular Section Closure

We're in the news! Ynet (Hebrew language) wrote about Consular Section closure in a Jan. 10 story. Read the complete article at: http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4011466,00.html.

Also check out the Feb. 18 story from Ha'aretz, which notes the upcoming closure. Link to the article: http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/anglo-file/u-s-consular-section-closes-temporarily-1.344108.

Consul General Holds Live Web Chat at Ynet

On Feb. 16, 2011, Consul General Andrew Parker held a consular-related web chat on one of Israel's most popular online news portals, Ynet.co.il.

Along with Embassy press and consular staff, the Consul General responded to questions on topics ranging from visas and travel to the United States, to post-doctoral study, same-sex marriage and its implications for family travel, and post-army Israelis’ requests for tourist visas.

Check out all the questions and answers at: http://www.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-1303-6919,00.html.

Israeli Foreign Ministry Calls Mall Carts an Embarrassment

In a Nov. 23 story published by YNetnews.com, the Israeli Foreign Ministry urged young Israelis not to break the law by working illegally in the United States and other countries.

Dozens of Israelis are arrested every year in malls worldwide. The message from the Foreign Ministry is clear: "Going abroad? Respect local laws and avoid staying and working in the country illegally…We won’t be able to help Israeli detainees."

Read the story: www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3988502,00.htm.

Consul General Holds Live Web Chat at Tapuz Headquarters

On May 17, 2010, Consul General Andrew Parker held a consular-related web chat on a popular online portal, Tapuz.co.il.

Tapuz, one of Israel’s most visited websites, hosted the Consul General on its popular “Traveling to the U.S.” forum.

Along with Embassy press and consular staff, the Consul General responded to questions on topics ranging from visas and travel to the United States, to post-doctoral study, same-sex marriage and its implications for family travel, and post-army Israelis’ requests for tourist visas.

Check out the conversation at: http://www.tapuz.co.il/Forums2008/ViewMsg.aspx?ForumId=456&MessageId=141485153&r=1.