Israel has been upgraded to Level 4, Do Not travel in advice form the Department of Foreign Affairs.
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/israel-and-the-occupied-territories/
Advise from the USA, England and the United States remains at Level 3, reconsider the need to travel
An update to the website reads:
The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory at this time. For Irish citizens choosing to travel against the current Travel Advice, please be aware that the security situation is unpredictable and fragile at present. Please follow advice from local authorities and stay informed of the security situation. All demonstrations and public gatherings should be avoided.
As of 16 October 2023, the Department of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
The ongoing attacks pose a significant security risk and a state of emergency is in place across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
For citizens currently in Israel, please avoid all travel to Southern Israel, within 500m of the border with Syria (the ‘Alpha Line’) and within 4km of the border with Lebanon. The Israeli military have announced that the area is a closed military zone and entry into the area is prohibited.
We urge all citizens in Israel to continue to follow local guidance by downloading the Home Front Command app on their mobile phone and register their presence
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/israel/contact-us/.
For citizens already in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), including East Jerusalem, a number of crossings into Jordan are open, but with some restrictions. The majority of crossing between the West Bank, Jerusalem and Israel remain closed; please contact the Representative Office in Ramallah should you require advice on crossings by emailing
Citizens in the Gaza Strip are advised to exercise extreme caution, and register their presence immediately
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/israel/contact-us/
For the latest updates please follow the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of the Irish Embassy in Tel Aviv
and our Representative Office in Ramallah
For urgent consular assistance please contact: +972 369 64166 or +353 (1) 408 2000.
TLV Airport remains open but some airlines have suspended or cancelled flights. You can check on the status of your flight
Irish citizens currently in Israel or the occupied Palestinian territory who have not already done so, please register with the Embassy
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/israel/contact-us/
This is a developing situation, with the potential for intense escalation. Please monitor local media regularly, follow the advice of local authorities, and observe any additional security measures imposed during this time. Please contact your airline for relevant updates prior to travel.
Travel to Israel and the Occupied Territories
For Irish citizens choosing to travel against the current Travel Advice, please be aware that Israeli law allows immigration officials to deny entry to foreign nationals who have publicly called for a boycott of Israel and/or settlements, or who belong to an organisation which has called for such a boycott. Please contact the Israeli Embassy in Dublin
https://embassies.gov.il/dublin/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/About-the-embassy.aspx
if you require further information. For information relating to visa requirements more generally, please consult the Embassy of Israel in Dublin
https://embassies.gov.il/dublin/ConsularServices/Pages/local-visa-information.aspx
