Is it safe to travel to Israel at this time of the year expecially with the political war going on in there?

Question

I was planning to have a Dead Sea tour.What about next year,will it be safer then?

Answer 1

We advise against all travel to the Gaza strip because of the security situation. Since 26 June 2006, the Israel Defence Forces have carried out military operations in Gaza. Prior to 26 June there were also frequent clashes between armed Palestinian groups and attacks on individuals have increased, resulting in deaths and injuries. There is also a continuing threat of kidnap of foreign nationals in the Gaza Strip. On 14 March 2006, a number of Westerners were kidnapped and later released. British nationals have been kidnapped in previous incidents, the most recent in December 2005.


We urge all British nationals who do not have adequate and continuous professional close security protection to leave the Gaza strip. If you decide to stay against this advice, you should review your security arrangements and seek professional security advice on whether they are adequate. Should the security situation deteriorate further in the Gaza strip, the British Consulate-General in Jerusalem will only be able to offer limited consular assistance. The level of assistance we can offer in Gaza is already very limited by the ongoing Israel Defence Forces operation. If you are planning to leave Gaza please contact the British Consulate in Jerusalem.


We advise against all travel within 2km south of Israel’s border with Lebanon following the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers there on 12 July 2006, and the firing of rockets and mortars and exchange of fire. We advise against all but essential travel to any areas within 25km south of Israel’s northern border due to long-range missiles currently being fired from Lebanon. Anyone in these areas should follow security-related instructions given by the Israeli authorities. We advise against all but essential travel close to the Israeli side of the Israel/Gaza Strip border. You should take care at crossing points between Israel and Jordan.


We advise against all but essential travel to the West Bank. There have been a large number of demonstrations Ramallah and elsewhere in recent weeks, some of which have turned violent. In Ramallah, on 13 and 14 June 2006, there were demonstrations following the death of a local man and a number of restaurants attacked. Buildings associated with political parties and activities have also been targeted. The potential for internal violence is high, and you should avoid political gatherings and demonstrations, which may turn violent. You should be very careful about, and confident of your personal security arrangements. You should also seek local advice.


For immediate, specific information about planned demonstrations or any other events which may affect the local security situation please register with our Consulate General in Jerusalem upon arrival in the country.


We strongly advise you to maintain a high level of vigilance when travelling anywhere in East or West Jerusalem, and to follow local advice. There are frequent demonstrations in the Old City of Jerusalem. If you visit the Old City you should take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your belongings.


While there was a reduction in the level of violence in 2005, a high threat from terrorism and military activity in Israel and in the Occupied Territories remains. On 17 April 2006, a suicide bomber killed nine people and injured around 65 in an attack at the Old Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv. On 30 March 2006, a suicide bomber attack near Kedumim in the West Bank killed four people.


If you are planning to travel to Israel, you should be very careful about your personal security arrangements throughout your visit. Developments in the region could affect the security situation.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling to Israel or to the Occupied Territories. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. Please see Travel Insurance.

Answer 2

Well, it is of course entirely up to you if you want to travel to the State if Israel at this time. But since Israel has just started a new war with Lebanon, the timing is not particularly good.

Personally I would not travel to Israel at all, since the security in the country is never on a perfect level. In a state that is so much party to a permanent conflict, there is no guarantee of security. And even the best arrangements money can buy are always subject to events and circumstances.

There are plenty of other hot places you could holiday in. But as I said above, this is entirely your own choice to make.

Answer 3

Definitely not safe or recommended at the moment. I have been to the place and I was never at ease even in less troubled times. There is a lot of history there but the religious fanaticism spoils it as a tourist destination.

As for the future I can only say that I hope it becomes safer but think it very unlikely.

Answer 4

while requested approximately what it could be like basically in the previous His return, Christ gave right here signs and indications in Matthew 24 and Mark 13 to look for : wars and rumors of warfare, signs and indications in the heavens (those days we've had a brilliant moon, image voltaic eclipse, a transit of Venus around the sunlight, and an asteroid fly via), and earthquakes. Then, at recent after those beginning pangs, devil would be kicked out of heaven onto earth and could lie to the full worldwide claiming to be the back Jesus (2d thessalonians 2:4). while devil arrives in the worldwide in all his glory along with his military of fallen angels, he will use peace and prosperity to seduce the worldwide into following him (Daniel 11:24-29). he will use the recent worldwide order that his infants at the instant are putting as much as prepare for his arrival in Jerusalem. devil would be right here very quickly !

Answer 5

Of course ti isn't safe at the moment!!!!Dotsy you have asked 13questions none of which you have bothered to choose a best answer for,you have clearly not read the'guidelines' at all well and should not be posing 'chat' questions on this site,i would strongly suggest you read them and stop asking(taking) from this site without answering(giving) anything back,if you are so selfish in your day to day life i think you look at that too!!please read the rules or you may get a shock when your booted of the site for abuse to the community;Have a nice day.ktf.x

Answer 6

I wouldn't go anywhere near the place. check out the Foreign office travel advisory.

A friend of mine went for a dip in the dead sea and he got shot at, they thought he was a poacher or something.

Answer 7

I would not go now. We can't predict the future to know what it will be like next year. I would imagine we're in for quite a while of dangerous travels in the region.

Answer 8

No it is not, take a look at the news. Log onto the Foreign Office website, see what they advise.

Answer 9

Dude, I would stay far away from the entire region right now... things may improve in the future but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Answer 10

I don't know why anybody would want to travel to that area now. You might not get hurt, but then again, people on bith sides aren't very particular about their target...