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Foreign Office lifts most travel advisories for Israel
This marks major milestone for tourism between the UK and Israel this year
December 16, 2024 12:09
This marks major milestone for tourism between the UK and Israel this year
December 16, 2024 12:09The Foreign Office has changed its official guidance against “all travel” or “all but essential travel” to the majority of Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Eilat, the Dead Sea, Haifa, and the Galilee.
The decision is a return to pre-war advice for Israel, with FCDO continuing to advise against travel to certain areas including Gaza, the West Bank, and regions within 500 meters of the Syrian border in the Golan Heights, where the security situation remains more volatile.
FCDO no longer advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some areas of Israel and the West Bank (Image: FCDO)[Missing Credit]
The UK government has recently issued warnings related to other conflicts in the region and cautioned that there “is an increased risk of political tension which can cause demonstrations and clashes around anniversaries and significant events.”
In addition, the government highlighted the conflict with Lebanese Hizballah, which resulted in a ceasefire agreement on November 27, 2024, with a 60-day implementation period.