Discover the Latest Travel Advisory for Israel: What You Need to Know!
US State Department advises caution for American travelers to Israel due to recent Hamas attacks
The US State Department has raised the travel advisory level to Level 3: Reconsider Travel for Americans planning to visit Israel due to the recent deadly Hamas attacks over the weekend. The agency is cautioning about civil unrest and terrorism, emphasizing that the situation in Israel is constantly changing and that mortar and rocket fire can occur unexpectedly.
According to an updated travel advisory, individuals are advised to comply with the instructions given by security and emergency response officials. The advisory further states that although Ben Gurion International Airport is still operational, it acknowledges the suspension of flights by several prominent airlines.
Please consult the airline for information regarding flight availability and status. U.S. citizens in Gaza who can safely depart are encouraged to verify the Rafah Crossing's status for entry into Egypt.
The travel advisory for the West Bank has been upgraded to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, while the advisory for Gaza, currently experiencing intense Israeli airstrikes, remains at the highest level - Level 4: Do Not Travel.
United Kingdom warning
The government of the United Kingdom has issued a cautionary advisory to its citizens regarding travel to Israel. In a recent post on Tuesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advised individuals present in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza, to register their presence.
The FCDO maintains its travel advisory, advising against traveling to certain areas in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, while also recommending essential travel only to other parts, including the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Meanwhile, CNN Travel's Forrest Brown provided valuable input for this report.
