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Israel, the West Bank and Gaza: Travel Advisory Remains [ https://www.state.gov/israel-the-west-bank-and-gaza-travel-advisory-remains/ ] 10/14/2023 08:26 AM EDT
Office of the Spokesperson
The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza on October 14, 2023, to reflect the authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members for U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Branch Office Tel Aviv. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on October 11, 2023.
The full text of the updated Travel Advisory is as follows:
*Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory*                       *T U O*
*Updated to reflect the authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members.*
*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 [ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html ] for additional information on travel to Israel and the West Bank, and Gaza.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information [ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/israel-west-bank-and-gaza-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup ] related to your travel.
On, October 13, 2023, the Department authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members 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, 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.
* 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 l13ocal police.
* Obtain comprehensive travel medical insurance that includes medical evacuation prior to travel. Most travel insurance packages do not cover mental health related illnesses/care.
* 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*.