We’ve reviewed our advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We now advise reconsider your need to travel to Israel overall due to the volatile security situation, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism. We continue to advise do not travel to Gaza and areas nears the border with Gaza, border areas with Lebanon and the West Bank (excluding East Jerusalem). If you’re in Israel, you should reconsider whether you need to remain and if not, depart when it’s safe to do so.
There’s an ongoing threat of missile and rocket attacks in Israel. You should not travel to Israeli border areas with Lebanon. In an attack or other armed conflict, you should take shelter, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media and public safety information updates through the National Emergency Portal (accessible in Israel only – see link in ‘Safety’). See our general advice on protecting your safety during an armed conflict (see ‘Safety’).
Terrorist attacks can occur anywhere at any time. Be alert to personal safety risks. There continues to be a high threat of military and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interests across the region. The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little or no notice. This situation has and may continue to result in airspace closures, flight cancellations, diversions, and other travel disruptions. Some airlines have reduced and suspended flights to and from Ben Gurion International Airport.
If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories, you can register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s crisis registration portal. See the ‘Safety’ section for details on how to register.
We now advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories overall due to the volatile security situation, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism.
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