Travel advice for Israel

Avoid all travel to Israel because the security situation is highly unpredictable. Residents already there should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately. Military conflict, missile attacks, violent attacks and clashes have caused casualties, while airspace closures are closing airports and disrupting air traffic.

Defer all travel to Israel because of escalating security in the Middle East. Avoid all travel to the Gaza Strip and Israel's borders with the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria. Avoid areas known for public disturbances or large crowds, including Old City, East Jerusalem and Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount. Avoid unnecessary West Bank travel, including Bethlehem, Jericho and Ramallah; remain vigilant, follow the Home Front Command and prepare for flight disruptions.

Avoid all travel to Israel because security risks include isolated terrorist attacks targeting civilians throughout the country. Additionally avoid Gaza and the Gaza border area, the West Bank, and the border strips with Syria on the Golan Heights, Lebanon and Egypt; avoid mass events, demonstrations, protests and crowded places. Special local rules apply in Jerusalem neighbourhoods and the Old City, including Saturday driving, clothing and photography restrictions.

Avoid non-essential travel to Israel because renewed Iranian missile attacks are possible, fighting continues despite the ceasefire, and terrorism remains a risk. Do not travel to the Gaza Strip, and avoid northern Israel, including areas north of Route 85 and the Golan Heights, because of possible missile and drone fire from Lebanon. The rest of Israel has a high security risk level, while air travel remains limited and further cancellations are possible.

Avoid non-essential travel to Israel, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah and Jericho because regional war makes security volatile, with missiles, drones, attacks and possible abrupt airspace closures. Avoid all travel to Gaza, and strongly discourage travel to the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories. In the unstable West Bank, limit movement and remain vigilant, while avoiding military zones, especially near the Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and West Bank borders.

Avoid non-essential travel to Israel because missile, rocket and drone attacks, terrorism and an unstable regional security situation create a very high risk. Avoid all travel to the border areas with Lebanon and Gaza and to the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights. Stay alert around crowded places and uniformed soldiers, avoid demonstrations, and be prepared for sudden checkpoints or natural hazards.

Avoid nonessential travel to Israel because the Middle East conflict remains unresolved, the situation is unpredictable, and attacks may occur with little warning. Escalation could close international borders, so those in the country should follow local authorities. Be especially careful around Gaza and in areas bordering Lebanon and Syria, avoid the west bank of the Jordan River, and note that travel to Gaza is not possible.

Japan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Israel and Palestine because unexpected events remain possible, and to act cautiously around military facilities. Advice is relaxed to level 2 in some areas where attacks have not occurred since June, but level 3 continues for most of the West Bank. Level 4 remains for Gaza and nearby areas and the Lebanon border zone, requiring evacuation and no travel.

Reconsider travel to Israel because terrorism, unrest, and armed conflict create risks of attacks and sudden violence; regional tensions can disrupt flights. Do not travel to the northern zone, areas within 7 miles of the Gaza Strip, or areas within 1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border, except at the Taba/Menachem Begin crossing. Official travel in these zones requires security-office approval.

Travel to most of Israel with caution because tensions and attacks by Iran and aligned groups make security unpredictable. Do not travel to the Gaza and Lebanon borders, Golan Heights, or Egypt border strip, except Menachem Begin crossing at Eilat. Be alert for terrorist attacks nationwide, especially in cities and at crossings with the Palestinian Territories. Avoid demonstrations and large groups near government buildings, especially in West Jerusalem; East Jerusalem has separate advice.

Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Israel and Palestine, and avoid all travel to Gaza. Israel controls entry to Palestinian areas, including Gaza by sea, and advance authorisation may be required; the UK cannot support permits for Gaza. Rafah can close without warning for long periods and Erez is currently closed, making entry or exit impossible. Border controls may involve questioning, baggage or device searches, and detention.

Australia advises avoiding non-essential travel for Israel.

Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem due to volatile security. Avoid all travel to Palestine due to military activity, dire humanitarian conditions, Gaza infrastructure damage and volatility in the West Bank. Avoid all travel to the Golan Heights east of Highway 98 bordering Syria, areas within 5 kilometres of Lebanon's border and within 10 kilometres of Gaza's border. Highway 1 and part of Route 90 are exceptions.

Avoid non-essential travel to Israel and travel only if unavoidable because it is classified as an area with a high security risk. The regional situation remains uncertain, so follow Israeli authorities' instructions and prepare for possible changes. If air raid sirens sound, go immediately to the nearest public shelter and remain there for at least 10 minutes; handle flight cancellations or rebooking directly with airlines.

Avoid non-essential travel to Israel because rocket fire, drone infiltration and ballistic missiles can occur without warning and disrupt civilian infrastructure, while terror attacks remain a risk. Irish citizens are strongly advised not to travel to border areas with Lebanon, the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights bordering Syria and Lebanon, or Gaza Strip-Israel border areas. Shelter immediately during red-alert sirens and remain sheltered for at least 10 minutes after they end.

Travel to Israel only in absolutely necessary cases because the conflict with Iran, activity by non-state armed actors and deteriorating security in the Middle East create risks. Transit is possible, but travellers should follow airline and airport information and security warnings; those already in Israel should exercise increased caution, monitor local media and obey security services.