[RBS] 6-month valid US passport rule

[Ellen Solomon]

Seeking info regarding the rule that a US passport must have 6 months
validity for travel - when does this apply, when does it not?  (Coming
into/ going out of the US/Israel?  Stopping over in another country?
etc.)

Specifically looking to fly direct to US and back to Israel with 5
months left on the passport.  Any personal experience most helpful.

Thank you,
Ellen