

Sporadic mortar or rocket fire and corresponding Israeli military responses may occur at any time. The security environment within Gaza and on its borders is dangerous and volatile. government-designated foreign terrorist organization, controls the security infrastructure in Gaza. government employees are prohibited from traveling there.

government is unable to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country specific information.ĭo not travel due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict.Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.Review the Country Security Report for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.Most travel insurance packages do not cover mental health related illnesses/care. Obtain comprehensive travel medical insurance that includes medical evacuation prior to travel.Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application for mobile devices to receive real time alerts for rocket attacks. Learn the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter.Beware of and report suspicious activities, including unattended items, to local police.Follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.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.Check the most recent Alerts at the Embassy website for the latest information on travel in all of these areas.If you decide to travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest.


