There’s a high threat of military and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interests across the region. The ongoing military action in the Occupied Palestinian Territories could lead to increased tensions in other locations in the Middle East. The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little or no notice. This situation has and may continue to result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and diversions, and other travel disruptions.
Israel has a naval blockade in place off Gaza. Previous attempts to break the naval blockade along the coast of Gaza have resulted in injury, death, arrest and the deportation of foreigners. Don’t join others seeking to break the naval blockade.
Terrorist attacks can occur anywhere at any time. Be alert to personal safety risks. Monitor local media and public safety information updates through the National Emergency Portal (accessible in Israel only).
Our overall travel advice level for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories remains at reconsider your need to travel, with higher levels applied to some areas. You should also reconsider whether you need to remain in country, and if not, depart when it’s safe to do so. Do not travel to Gaza, border areas with Gaza, border areas with Lebanon closed by Israeli authorities and the West Bank (excluding East Jerusalem), due to the volatile security situation.
If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories, you can register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s crisis registration portal. See the ‘Safety’ section for details on how to register.
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories overall due to the volatile security situation, including the threat of terrorism, armed conflict and civil unrest.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
