Urgent warning issued for island hot spot as State Department tells travelers to 'stay alert'

U.S. officials are warning Americans to steer clear of a popular tourist island on Wednesday, as heightened threats loom around the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel.

The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia issued the alert on Sunday concerning Djerba, a major tourist island off Tunisia's southern coast known for its white-sand beaches and resorts.

"Avoid travel to the island of Djerba on or around Oct. 7, 2026," the embassy said in a statement.

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