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  1. Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Travel Advisory

    West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest. If you decide to travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Check the most recent Alerts at the Embassy website for the latest information on travel in all of these areas. Maintain a high degree of situational awareness and exercise caution at all times, especially at checkpoints and other areas with ...

  2. Is it Safe to Travel in Israel? What's it Like in Israel Now?

    However, it's statistically very safe to travel within Israel. Personal safety in Israel is always incredibly high and crime very low, especially when compared to many Western countries and cities. In regards to crime, traveling in Israel is actually safer than staying at home in the UK, USA, or most other western countries.

  3. ISRAEL TRAVEL ALERTS & SAFETY INFORMATION

    During these challenging times, we in Israel stand together with you, the American people, offering our prayers and support, united in the hope for a brighter, better tomorrow. ISRAEL TRAVEL ALERTS & SAFETY INFORMATION In order to remain fully informed, below is the updated information about the ongoing situation in Israel with regard to the […]

  4. Traveling to Israel Now: What To Know

    The short answer to this question is yes. While many governments worldwide have recommended only essential travel to Israel, it is possible and feasible to fly to Israel. In fact, tourists continue traveling to Israel every day. There are a range of airlines operating flights in and out of the country, and hotels are available for your stay.

  5. Is Israel Safe for Travel RIGHT NOW? (2024 Safety Rating)

    OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM. Israel is overall safe to travel to, with considerably low crime rates where tourists are free to explore without having to worry about street crime. However, it is advised that you remain vigilant at all times, especially on public transport since Palestinian terrorist groups have been known to target buses and bus-stops.

  6. Israel, the West Bank and Gaza: Travel Advisory Remains

    The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza on October 14, 2023, to reflect the authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members for U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Branch Office Tel Aviv. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on October 11, 2023. The full text of the […]

  7. Israel travel advice

    Help from FCDO in Israel and the OPTs. Consular support is severely limited where FCDO advises against travel. If you need consular assistance call: +44 176 766 7600 (UK number) +972 (0)3 725 1222 ...

  8. Safety and security

    FCDO travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  9. All the information you need to know before traveling to Israel

    Out of an abundance of caution over the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, as of November 28th, 2021, Israel has closed its borders to all tourists until December 13th, 2021. Only citizens of Israel and specific visa holders are allowed entry to Israel. If you had a trip scheduled during that time, even if you or your group had been ...

  10. Israel travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have

    Travellers who have booked packages to Israel and are due to travel imminently can cancel without penalty for a full refund because of the "no-go" warning from the Foreign Office. This applies equally to customers of British Airways Holidays and easyJet Holidays. A spokesperson for Abta, the travel association, said: "We are liaising ...

  11. COVID-19 Update: Israel Travel Rules & Guidelines

    Tourists flying to Israel no longer require any testing before or after their flight. The same applies to cruises and land borders. Currently, tourists are permitted to travel to Israel from all countries. There are no countries on the Red List. Tourists do not need to isolate themselves upon entering Israel.

  12. Travel advice for Israel following the deadly clashes: Everything you

    On October 11, the US State Department raised its travel advisory for Israel to level three, "reconsider travel," and Gaza to level four, "do not travel.". The situation remains fluid and ...

  13. Ultimate Israel Travel Safety Guide

    Ultimate Israel Travel Safety Guide. October 9, 2023 - Meagan Palmer. Israel is one of those destinations on many people's travel bucket lists for all kinds of different reasons. Although Israel is rich in history, it also faces large security and unrest threats. Before you start planning your trip though, make sure you take a read below to ...

  14. Is Israel Safe? Your Complete Guide to Secure Travel

    Planning your trip to Israel and wondering about safety? Discover essential insights into travel safety, security, and local tips to ensure a memorable and secure journey to this historic land. We cover everything from safety in major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to unique destinations like the Golan Heights and the Negev Desert.Is Israel safe? Explore our comprehensive guide that delves ...

  15. Updated FAQs Regarding New Israeli Travel Procedures for U.S. Citizens

    By phone ( for denial of entry only ): U.S. citizens may call the Embassy at the phone numbers on our website: U.S. Citizen Services - U.S. Embassy in Israel (usembassy.gov) ( +972-2-630-4000) You may also wish to contact the auditor for the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority at [email protected] to report discrimination at an airport ...

  16. Is It Safe to Visit Israel?

    What Places are Safe to Visit in Israel. As a rule of thumb, some places are safer than others in the Holy Land. However, there is not a definitive list of safe and unsafe traditional tourist destinations in Israel. Popular places such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Akko, Haifa, Safed, Beer Sheva, Ein Bokek, or Eilatare most of the time safe ...

  17. Ministry of Tourism

    The Ministry of Tourism operates a virtual office for the benefit of tourists for information and guidance. The virtual tourism bureau - inquiries on WhatsApp only +972-55-972-6931 or by email [email protected]. 08/10/23News.

  18. Israel Tourism: A 2023 Guide To Visiting The Holy Land

    Israel lifted the last of the pandemic travel restrictions in early fall. "We anticipate that 2023 will exceed 2019 tourist numbers," he adds. Ben Julius, Founder of Tourist Israel, projects the ...

  19. Faq

    Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 1. I am a tourist in Israel and I am concerned that I may have COVID-19, where should I go? If you have a fever of 100.4F (38C) or higher, cough, trouble breathing, or other respiratory symptoms, you must immediately enter self-isolation and call the 101 MDA Emergency Services […]

  20. During the chaos of war, Israel tourism goes dark

    In 2019, tourism accounted for 2.6 percent of Israel's gross domestic profit and 3.8 percent of employment, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

  21. Israel travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have

    Israel Travel: Is It Safe To Visit And What Are Your Rights If You Have A Trip Booked? - Read online for free. After hundreds of its citizens were killed in a sudden assault from Gaza, Israel has declared war on Hamas. Fighting is continuing within Israel, and the prime minister has pledged "mighty violence" and threatened to reduce Gaza to "rubble".

  22. Israel's Tourism Industry Unites During Conflict

    During the first half of 2023, tourism from the U.S. to Israel had increased by 12 percent over the same previously record-breaking period in 2019 signaling that t

  23. Six months after Oct. 7, Israel's north and south are frozen in time

    ALONG ISRAEL'S BORDERS WITH THE GAZA STRIP AND LEBANON — Six months after Oct. 7, Israelis are struggling to recover their bearings, their core, their belief that Jews are safe in Israel.

  24. Israelis Return to a City that was Attacked

    Israelis in Largest City Attacked by Hamas October 7th are Returning Home : State of the World from NPR Sderot, Israel, near the border with Gaza, was the biggest city attack by Hamas on October ...

  25. Aid groups demand Israel improve measures to keep their workers safe

    Aid organisations working in Gaza have said they are demanding the Israeli military improve and adhere to security procedures intended to keep their workers safe, following Israeli airstrikes that ...

  26. Israel-Gaza latest: Israel explains why troops withdrawn from southern

    Today marks six months since the 7 October attacks by Hamas that left more than 1,100 Israelis dead and prompted Israel's ongoing military operation in Gaza, which has killed more than 33,000 people.

  27. Iranian official says Israeli embassies are no longer safe

    DUBAI, April 7 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian official said on Sunday that none of Israel's embassies were safe anymore, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. The official, an adviser to ...

  28. On campus for the eclipse? Here's what to know

    "It's very important that people realize that it is absolutely not safe to view a solar eclipse with unprotected eyes," Smutko said. Looking at the sun during the eclipse exposes you to the same dangers of looking at the sun on a regular day without the overwhelming brightness of the sun telling your eyes to look away.