US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff in Israel that anyone wishing to leave the country should do so “today,” citing heightened tensions and the possibility of a strike involving Iran. According to a source familiar with the message, Huckabee told staff there was “no reason to panic,” describing the move as a precaution taken out of an abundance of caution. He warned that flights out of Israel could quickly fill up and encouraged personnel to secure tickets to any available destination with onward connections to Washington. Earlier on Friday, the US embassy announced it had authorised the departure of non-essential personnel and family members due to safety concerns. A notice posted on the embassy’s website advised individuals to consider leaving I...