Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to Israel due to the ongoing military activities. The security situation could deteriorate further without notice. Shelter in place. However, if you assess that travel to the airport or to a land border crossing is safe, you should leave the country at the earliest opportunity while commercial options remain available. Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive important additional information, specific to your location, about the ongoing situation and any available departure options.
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Reconsider Travel To:
- Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest
- West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest
Do Not Travel To:
- Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict and within 11.3 km/7 miles of the Gaza Periphery
- Northern Israel within 4 kilometers/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to continued military presence and activity
- The Egyptian border within 2.4km/1.5 miles, except for the Taba crossing, which is open
Country Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel, 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. The security environment is complex and can change quickly, and violence can occur in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza without warning. Increased regional tensions can cause airlines to cancel and/or curtail flights into and out of Israel. Some areas have increased risk.
