Israel – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Advisory Issued October 23, 2026
Reconsider travel
to Israel due to terrorism and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
As of August 26, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Israel.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
U.S. government employees working in Israel are restricted from the following locations due to safety risks:
- Areas north of Route 85 to Route 90 (south) to Route 87;
- Within 11.3 kilometers/7 miles of the Gaza Strip; and
- Within 2.4 kilometers/1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border, except at the area of the Taba border crossing, also known as the Menachem Begin crossing.
Any official travel of U.S. government personnel within these areas requires approval from the U.S. embassy’s security office. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility due to evolving security issues.
Armed conflict
Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Israel. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Unrest
The security environment in Israel is complex and can change quickly. Violence can occur without warning. Increased regional tensions can cause airlines to cancel or limit flights into and out of Israel.
Reconsider Travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
- Do Not Travel to areas north of Route 85 to Route 90 (south) to Route 87 due to armed conflict.
- Do Not Travel within 11.3 kilometers/7 miles of the Gaza Strip due to armed conflict.
- Do Not Travel within 2.4 kilometers/1.5 miles of the Israel-Egypt border, except at the area of the Taba border crossing, also known as the Menachem Begin crossing, due to armed conflict.
Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.isr.html
Originally Published: October 23, 2026