As of Thursday 11 January 2024, the Department of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).
The ongoing attacks pose a significant security risk and aState of Emergency is in place.
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 crossings between the West Bank, Jerusalem and Israel remain closed; please contact the Representative Office in Ramallah should you require advice on crossings by emailing RORamallah@dfa.ie. Citizens in the Gaza Strip are advised to exercise extreme caution, and register their presence immediately here.
For citizens currently in Israel, please avoid all travel to areas surrounding the Gaza Strip, within 500m of the border with Syria (the ‘Alpha Line’) and within 5km of the border with Lebanon, and recently evacuated communities in northern Israel, due to ongoing military operations.
Irish citizens currently in Israel or the occupied Palestinian territory who have not already done so, please register with the Embassy here.
This is a developing situation, with the potential for intense escalation.
Military operations and rocket fire are expected to continue, and we urge all citizens in Israel to continue to follow local guidance by downloading the Home Front Command app on their mobile phone (Apple, Google Play).
For the latest updates please follow the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of the Irish Embassy in Tel Aviv here and our Representative Office in Ramallah here. For urgent consular assistance please contact: +972 369 64166 or +353 (1) 408 2000.
TLV Airport remains open but many airlines have suspended or cancelled flights. You can check on the status of your flight here.
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 if you require further information. For information relating to visa requirements more generally, please consult the Embassy of Israel in Dublin
General Travel Advice
The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) 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.
