Israel Travel Risk Level

Reconsider travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 26, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Israel. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Israel are restricted from the following locations due to safety risks: Areas north of Route 85 to Route 90 (south) to Route 87; Within 11.3 kilometers/7 miles of the Gaza Strip; and Within 2.4 kilometers/1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border, except at the area of the Taba border crossing, also known as the Menachem Begin crossing. Any official travel of U.S. government personnel within these areas requires approval from the U.S. embassy’s security office. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility due to evolving security issues. Armed conflict Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Israel. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest The security environment in Israel is complex and can change quickly. Violence can occur without warning. Increased regional tensions can cause airlines to cancel or limit flights into and out of Israel. Reconsider Travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas north of Route 85 to Route 90 (south) to Route 87 due to armed conflict. Do Not Travel within 11.3 kilometers/7 miles of the Gaza Strip due to armed conflict. Do Not Travel within 2.4 kilometers/1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border, e

Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): areas north of Route 85 to Route 90 (south) to Route 87 due to armed conflict. Do Not Travel within 11.3 kilometers/7 miles of the Gaza Strip due to armed conflict. Do Not Travel within 2.4…

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Gaza FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza Areas near Gaza FCDO advises against all travel within 500m of the border with Gaza The West Bank FCDO advises against all travel to: Tulkarm Governorate, Jenin Governorate, and Tubas Governorate except Route 90 Northern Israel and Occupied Golan Heights FCDO advises against all travel to: Areas north of Route 89 between Nahariyya and Dalton; north of a straight eastward line from Dalton to Route 91; and north of Route 91 across the Golan Heights, excluding routes 89 and 91 themselves Within 500m of the Area of Separation in the occupied Golan Heights (the ‘Alpha line’). Do not attempt to enter the occupied Golan Heights through Syria Sheba’a Farms and Ghajja Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel West Bank FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: The rest of the West Bank, except for: East Jerusalem, Bethlehem Governate, Ramallah Municipality, Jericho municipality and all areas which lie south of it (this includes the Allenby crossing). Highway 1 that links Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and the areas that lie to the south and west of the Highway (this includes Highway 3), and Route 443 and Highway 45 which link Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Regional tensions The context in the Middle East remains deeply unpredictable and the risk of sudden escalation is high. Since conflict began in early 2026, Iran has stated its intention to target locations associated with the US and Israel, including, but not limited to, organisations, businesses, facilities, and institutions. There have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran and others across the region against civilian and US military infrastructure. British nationals in, or planning to travel through, the Middle East should be prepared for

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all travel: Gaza FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza Areas near Gaza FCDO advises against all travel within 500m of the border with Gaza The West Bank FCDO advises against all travel to: Tulkarm Governorate,…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.