The Department of State raised the Travel Advisory Level for Israel and the West Bank to Level 3 - Reconsider Travel on October 11, 2023. The Travel Advisory for Gaza remains Level 4 - Do Not Travel. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on October 3, 2023.
The full text of the updated Travel Advisory is as follows:
Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory TUO
Updated given the current security situation including increased travel restrictions for U.S. government employees.
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
