Reconsider travel to the West Bank due to terrorism and unrest.
Reconsider travelto the West Bank due to terrorism and unrest.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
U.S. government employees working in Israel must obtain special authorization for official travel to the West Bank due to safety risks.
U.S. government employees working in Israel and their family members are currently restricted from all personal travel to the West Bank, except:
- Travel on Routes 1, 90 (to the Allenby Bridge crossing), and 443 at any time.
- Travel to Jericho and Bethlehem, including Beit Jala and Beit Sahour from dawn to midnight.
- Checkpoint 300 near Rachel’s Tomb is the only permitted and accessible route into Bethlehem for U.S. government employees and their family members. This is due to continued closures of checkpoints throughout the West Bank.
Due to increased security threats, additional movement restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees working in Israel, with little to no notice.
Terrorism
During the last year, there has been an increase in terrorist attacks in the West Bank.
There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in West Bank. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Unrest
During the last year, there has been an increase in violence and Israeli military operations in the West Bank. Some incidents have resulted in injury or the death of U.S. citizens.
During periods of unrest, the Israeli government may restrict access to and within the West Bank. Some areas may be placed under curfew.