Travel Warnings & Advice

For the latest travel advice and warnings, contact the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Travel Advice Unit
Consular Directorate
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Old Admiralty Building
London SW1A 2PA

Telephone: 0845 850 2829
Fax: 020 7008 0155

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is currently advising against all travel to Gaza because of the security situation and kidnap threat, with groups actively targeting UK and other western nationals for kidnap. They also advise against all travel to the Sheba?a Farms and Ghajar on the border with Lebanon due to on-going military operations.

In addition, all but essential travel to the West Bank should not be attempted; terrorist groups continue to maintain the intent and capability to kidnap foreigners including British nationals, particularly in Nablus and the northern West Bank. There are also frequent demonstrations in Ramallah and elsewhere in the West Bank, some of which have turned violent.

A high threat from terrorism in Israel remains. Following Israeli military action in Gaza in November 2006, Palestinian militant groups have threatened attacks in Israel. The most recent terrorist attack took place in January 2007 in the Red Sea resort of Eilat.

The threat of Palestinian suicide bombings and retaliatory strikes by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) mean the personal security situation in Israel is not reliable or predictable. Violence can occur without warning, even during 'cease fires'. While this cycle continues, travel to this region is not encouraged. Prospective travellers are advised to check consular travel advice.

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