Is Palestine Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. See the full safety scores, key risks and tips on this page.

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety1/10

Crime Index2/10

Health & Medical1/10

Natural Disasters5/10

ACTIVE CONFLICT: Gaza is under active bombardment; catastrophic humanitarian crisis
West Bank: Israeli military operations, settler violence, and road closures are ongoing
Healthcare in Gaza has effectively collapsed; hospitals destroyed or non-functional
All governments advise against travel to Gaza; West Bank travel is highly restricted

Travel Verdict: Do Not Travel

DO NOT travel to Gaza under any circumstances; West Bank entry requires careful coordination

Healthcare in Gaza has collapsed; West Bank medical infrastructure is severely strained

Israeli Shekel used; cash essential as banking infrastructure is disrupted in many areas

Emergency: 101 (Palestinian police); services are severely limited in conflict zones

Updates for Palestine will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.