If you wish to leave Israel, can secure a flight and it’s safe to travel to the airport, we continue to advise you to make plans to do so while commercial flights are available. Flight operations may be suspended due to airspace closures and flight schedules may change at short notice. Check the status of any border crossing before you travel by air, land or sea. Border crossing points may be closed without notice (see ‘Travel’).
If strikes occur in your location, prioritise your safety. Follow local warning systems and, if warned of an imminent attack, move to an enclosed hardened shelter, ideally underground or close to ground level if available and it’s safe to do so. Civilian infrastructure including hotels, roads, bridges, universities, energy infrastructure, including oil production facilities, water infrastructure and airports have been targeted and this may continue.
We raised our level of advice for Israel to do not travel on 28 February due to the deteriorating regional security situation. If you choose to stay in Israel, prioritise your safety. Stay aware of your environment and avoid government, military or energy infrastructure. Avoid US diplomatic missions and other locations associated with US interests. Monitor public safety information updates through the National Emergency Portal (accessible in Israel only – see ‘Safety’).
Do not travel to border areas with Gaza (Palestine) or Lebanon. If you intend to travel by land into a neighbouring country, check the latest public information from local authorities on entry requirements and border arrangements, including opening times.
Israel has a naval blockade in place along the coast of Gaza (Palestine). Don’t join others seeking to break the blockade. Previous attempts to break the blockade have resulted in death, injury, arrest or deportation of foreigners.
Terrorism is a threat, including in Israel. Maintain a high level of security awareness. If there’s a security incident, follow the advice of local authorities. Terror attacks can occur anywhere at any time, including by lone actors. Be alert to personal safety risks. There continues to be a very high threat of military and terrorist attacks against Israel, Israeli and Jewish interests across the region. (see ‘Safety)
We advise:
Do not travel to Israel overall due to the volatile security situation, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism.
