Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel.
\nU.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or immediate family members needing assistance to depart Gaza, please click here.
\nSummary: Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel, 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, the West Bank, and Gaza without warning.
\nSome areas have increased risk. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Israel and the West Bank, and Gaza.
\nVisit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
\nDo Not Travel To:
\nReconsider Travel To:
\nIf you decide to travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
\nGaza – Do Not Travel
\nDo not travel due to terrorism and armed conflict.
\nThe U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Gaza as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling there. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting large-scale military operations in Gaza against Hamas, a U.S. government-designated foreign terrorist organization, which was responsible for the October 7 attack on Israel. As a result of the armed conflict, the security environment within Gaza and on its borders is extremely dangerous and volatile. The pedestrian crossing between Gaza and Israel was damaged on October 7 and remains closed, and the pedestrian crossing between Egypt and Gaza may close without advance notice depending on the security situation. There are sporadic telecommunication and internet outages within Gaza further inhibiting the ability of residents to obtain information.
\nVisit our website for Travel to High Risk Areas.
\nIf you decide to travel to Gaza:
\nPlease be sure to visit our website for How to Prepare for a Crisis for information that may be helpful.
\nIsrael – Reconsider Travel
\nReconsider travel due to terrorism and civil unrest.
\nThe security situation remains unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire, often take place without warning.
\nU.S. government employees in Israel under COM security responsibility are currently restricted from personal travel to the following locations:
\nAdditional travel restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees under COM security responsibility, with little to no notice due to increased security issues or threats.
\nWest Bank – Reconsider Travel
\nReconsider travel due to terrorism and civil unrest.
\nU.S. government employees in Israel under COM security responsibility are currently restricted from all personal travel to the West Bank other than Route 443 and traveling to Allenby Bridge via Route 1 and Route 90 via Jerusalem. Over the past few months, there has been an increase in settler violence, Israeli military operations and terrorist attacks.
\nAdditional travel restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees under COM security responsibility with little to no notice due to increased security issues or threats.
\nVisit our website for Travel to High Risk Areas.
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