Rafah is a city located in the Gaza Strip, within the State of Palestine.
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This city is situated in the Gaza Strip, a governorate of the State of Palestine. Rafah is an urban center in this region.
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3 source-backed travel advisories are available for State of Palestine.
Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to Palestine due to the ongoing military activities, the dire humanitarian conditions, the volatile and unpredictable security situation, and extensive damage to infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, and the volatile security situation in the West Bank. The security situation can deteriorate rapidly in both Israel and Palestine.
FCDO advises against all travel
FCDO advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine.
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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.
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