Israeli military and Palestinian and Israeli security operations continue in Palestine, including Gaza and multiple areas in the West Bank. If you are in Gaza or the West Bank and a military or security operation occurs near you, take shelter and monitor media. Where applicable, follow the guidance of the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority.
There are no flights in or out of Gaza or the West Bank. Due to the ongoing conflict, land borders between Gaza and Israel may be closed or have highly restricted access for long periods and can be subject to attacks, including air strikes. Land crossings to Jordan may close at short notice and involve passage through Israeli-controlled border crossings. The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt may be closed or have highly restricted access for long periods and may also change at short notice. Entry to Palestine requires passage through Israeli-controlled land or air points of entry, with associated security arrangements. This advice should be read in conjunction with our travel advice for Israel.
There is no sea access to Gaza. Israel has a naval blockade in place along the coast of Gaza. 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 (see ‘Safety’).
Our operations in Ramallah have been temporarily suspended. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Palestine (including Jerusalem) is extremely limited at this time. Australians in these areas in need of consular assistance should contact the Australian Embassy in Jordan. Australians in Jerusalem in need of consular assistance should contact the Australian Embassy in Israel (see ‘Contacts’).
The Australian Government may not be able to assist you to leave. Subscribe to Smartraveller to receive email alerts (see ‘Safety’).
We now advise:
Do not travel to Palestine overall due to the volatile security situation, ongoing military activity, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism
