Current travel advisories for Israel
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Last Update: Saturday, 09. December 2023 at 08:02
Please reconsider your need to travel to Israel.
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Current situation : 3.9 / 5
Israel is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with around 7 million citizens and a land mass of 20,770 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 4.0 / 5
Israel shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.0 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Lebanon (4.2), Palestinian Territory (4.0), Egypt with (3.4) and Jordan with (3.3 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territories
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza (including the waters off Gaza) due to the unpredictable security situation, threat of kidnapping and potential for military operations (level 4 of 4). New Zealanders currently in Gaza are advised to depart as soon as it is safe to do so. The New Zealand government has an extremely limited ability to provide assistance to New Zealand nationals in Gaza.
Do not travel to Sheba’a Farms and Ghajjar or within 5 kilometres of the border with Lebanon (the “Blue Line”) due to the risk of rocket fire, militant activity and military operations (level 4 of 4).
Do not travel to all parts of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to the east of route 98, or to the border area with Syria, due to the possibility of rocket fire, militant activity and military operations (level 4 of 4).
Do not travel to Israel’s border with Gaza due to civil unrest, the risk of rocket fire and military operations (level 4 of 4).
Do not travel to the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank (not including East Jerusalem) due to the unpredictable security situation and the potential for violent civil unrest (level 4 of 4).
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Updated to reflect the security situation in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza and travel restrictions for U.S. government employees under Chief of Mission (COM) security responsibility.
Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Violence can occur in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza without warning. There has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel, some with little or no warning.
Some areas have increased risk. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Israel and the West Bank, and Gaza.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
On, October 13, 2023, the Department authorized the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel on a case-by-case basis from U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Branch Office Tel Aviv due to the unpredictable security situation in Israel.
Do Not Travel To:
Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict
Reconsider Travel To:
Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest
West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest
Danger level: 2
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Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid all travel to certain areas
Danger level: 4
Avoid all travel to certain areas.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/IL
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Undvik icke nödvändiga resor - Undvik tills vidare resor som inte är nödvändiga till Israel, speciellt till gränsområdena mot Gaza, Libanon och Syrien, västbanken och östra Jerusalem i Palestinska området.
Jenin och Nablus: undvik resor som inte är nödvändiga.
Gaza, Palestinska området: undvik alla resor.
Gränsområdena mot Gaza, Libanon och Syrien: undvik resor som inte är nödvändiga.
I Jerusalemområdet och på Västbanken är det ofta oroligt och det förekommer våldsamheter. Enstaka våldsdåd förekommer i Israel.
Danger level: 4
Reduce Travel to the necessary minimum..
German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/israelsicherheit/203814
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Israel: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Palästinensische Gebiete - Gazastreifen) (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 5
Travel Warning.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 7 million
- Covering landmass
- 20,770 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Shekel (ILS)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- IL
- Phone prefix
- +972
- Top Level Domain
- .il
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800/3G
Airports in Israel (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Israel.
Is Israel safe to travel in 2020?
There are some travel advisories for Israel. With a risk index of 3.9 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.
How many countries have issued advisories for Israel?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Israel.
What countries does Israel share land borders with?
Israel shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.0 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Lebanon (4.2), Palestinian Territory (4.0), Egypt with (3.4) and Jordan with (3.3 of 5). See danger map of the region.