Palestine
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Gaza
FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza
Areas near Gaza
FCDO advises against all travel within 500m of the border with Gaza
The West Bank
FCDO advises against all travel to:
- Tulkarm Governorate, Jenin Governorate, and Tubas Governorate except Route 90
Northern Israel and Occupied Golan Heights
FCDO advises against all travel to:
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Areas north of Route 89 between Nahariyya and Dalton; north of a straight eastward line from Dalton to Route 91; and north of Route 91 across the Golan Heights, excluding routes 89 and 91 themselves
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Within 500m of the Area of Separation in the occupied Golan Heights (the ‘Alpha line’). Do not attempt to enter the occupied Golan Heights through Syria
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Sheba’a Farms and Ghajja
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
West Bank
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- The rest of the West Bank, except for: East Jerusalem, Bethlehem Governate, Ramallah Municipality, Jericho municipality and all areas which lie south of it (this includes the Allenby crossing). Highway 1 that links Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and the areas that lie to the south and west of the Highway (this includes Highway 3), and Route 443 and Highway 45 which link Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
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Shelter in place
Follow the instructions of the local authorities. If you are advised to take shelter, Israel’s Home Front Command provides guidance on how to find a protected space. The best option is a residential protected space (Mamad, Mamak or Maman) or a communal shelter. If that is not possible, choose a stairwell without windows and exterior walls and stay at its centre.
Sign up to receive information and alerts. Visit Israel’s Home Front Command.
If you are in Israel and Palestine
Due to ongoing regional tensions, we recommend against all travel to some parts of Israel and Palestine.
The situation could escalate quickly and poses significant risks. Regional tensions may cause international borders (air and land) to close.
If you are in Israel and Palestine, be aware that whilst the frequency of missile and drone attacks has decreased there is a risk of rocket and drone attacks throughout Israel. There is a risk of shrapnel from intercepted missiles falling across Israel and Palestine, and possible disruption at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv.
Political tension can cause demonstrations and clashes around anniversaries and significant events.
Keep up to date through local media and follow the instructions of Israeli Home Front Command. To find these:
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visit the Israeli Home Front Command website (available in Israel only)
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call 104 if you are in Israel
Before travelling within Israel or Palestine, check the local measures in place, that roads are open and, where appropriate, that scheduled train and bus services are operating.
Travel within or out of Israel or Palestine is at your own risk. You are encouraged to follow the advice of local authorities, for example on which routes are open or when to take shelter.
Leaving Gaza
Border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024. Consular support is not available from within Gaza. If you are a British national in Gaza who wants to leave Gaza, you should make contact with us as soon as possible. There are currently no exit routes available for foreign nationals to depart Gaza independently. We are working with the Israeli, Palestinian and other authorities in the region to help British nationals leave via safe routes.
If you are a UK visa holder who meets all of the following criteria, you can contact us to request support to leave Gaza if:
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you have a spouse/partner or a child aged 17 or under currently living in the UK, and
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you hold valid permission to enter or remain in the UK for longer than 6 months
Help from other organisations
Keep up to date with local travel advice through local news outlets and international outlets like the Access Coordination Unit.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:
- women travellers
- disabled travellers
- LGBT+ travellers
- solo and independent travel
- volunteering and adventure travel
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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Update history
2026-06-18 14:02
Updated information about regional tensions and conflict affecting Palestine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-06-08 14:00
Updated information about regional escalation following Iranian missile strikes (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-06-03 14:00
FCDO no longer advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine but continues to advise against all travel to Gaza, parts of the West Bank and parts of northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to other parts of the West Bank (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-04-14 16:34
Updated information that, as a precautionary measure, the dependants of UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Tel Aviv, and update to information regarding regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-04-01 16:11
Updated information about regional escalation (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-28 19:06
Updated information about border crossing charges (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’)
2026-03-24 09:47
Updated information that Ben Gurion Airport is operating a limited schedule of outbound flights (see ‘Leaving Israel and Palestine’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-18 17:12
Updated information on entry to Egypt (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2026-03-12 14:15
Addition of information about British nationals, including those with dual nationality, facing urgent or exceptional circumstances and needing help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-11 15:08
Addition of information about a dedicated assistance form for foreign nationals facing urgent or exceptional circumstances and needing help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-07 16:25
Updated information about commercial travel options (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-05 22:39
Updated information about leaving Israel and Palestine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-03 21:04
Updated information about regional escalation and leaving Israel and Palestine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-01 00:23
The FCDO now advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine. Register your presence if you’re in Israel or Palestine. (Warnings and insurance)
2026-02-28 10:02
FCDO now advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine (Warnings and Insurance page)
2026-02-27 16:37
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Israel and Palestine. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and new information about temporarily moving some of our staff and their dependents from Tel Aviv to another location within Israel (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-01-21 10:34
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-01-15 17:34
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Israel and Palestine and continues to advise against all travel to parts of Israel and Palestine. There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-01-14 22:52
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-12-10 12:54
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-11-28 16:36
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about recent attacks, political situation and terrorist kidnap (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-09-21 14:52
This page has been updated from ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ to ‘Palestine’.