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Israel: Travel Advisory Raised to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel [ https://www.state.gov/israel-travel-advisory-raised-to-level-3-reconsider-travel/ ] 10/11/2023 05:52 PM EDT
Office of the Spokesperson
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.
*Do Not Travel To*:
* Gaza due to *terrorism, civil unrest*, and *armed conflict*
*Reconsider Travel To*:
* Israel due to *terrorism *and *civil unrest*
* West Bank due to *terrorism *and *civil unrest*
If you decide to travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
* Check the most recent Alerts at the Embassy?website [ https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ ] for the latest information on travel in all of these areas.?
* Maintain a high degree of situational awareness and exercise caution at all times, especially at checkpoints and other areas with a significant presence of security forces.
* Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
* Follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials. 
* Beware of and report suspicious activities, including unattended items, to local police. 
* Learn the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter. Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application for mobile devices to receive real time alerts for rocket attacks.
* Obtain comprehensive travel medical insurance that includes medical evacuation prior to travel. Most travel insurance packages do not cover mental health related illnesses/care.
* Enroll in the? Smart Traveler Enrollment Program [ https://step.state.gov/ ] (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
* Follow the Department of State on Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/travelgov ] and Twitter. [ https://twitter.com/TravelGov ] 
* Review the Country Security Report [ https://www.osac.gov/Content/Browse/Report?subContentTypes=Country%20Security%20Report ] for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
* Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist [ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html ].
*Gaza – Do Not Travel*
Do not travel due to *terrorism, civil unrest*, and *armed conflict*.