The U.S. Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is calling on American citizens in the country to "exercise caution at sites associated with the Jewish and Israeli community, including synagogues." In an official warning issued by the embassy ahead of the holidays, citizens were asked to increase their situational awareness and maintain personal security measures. The embassy clarified that heightened precautions are needed in areas connected to Jewish religious sites and Israeli communities. The statement read, "Stay alert, maintain heightened situational awareness and practice good personal security measures."