Is Jerusalem safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for Israel

What the advice says

• The US State Department advisory for Israel is Level 3 - Reconsider Travel, dated October 23, 2026, and this rating is applied at the country level rather than specifically to Jerusalem.
• The UK FCDO advice, last updated October 27, 2026, covers Israel and Palestine as a whole rather than Jerusalem alone, and notes that cessation-of-hostilities agreements with Lebanese Hizballah and Iran remain fragile, with fighting continuing and a risk that hostilities could reignite with little warning.
• There continues to be a risk of missile and drone attacks on Israel linked to the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen, including a risk of shrapnel from intercepted missiles falling across Israel and Palestine and possible disruption at Ben Gurion airport.
• Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the frequency of attacks has significantly decreased, but there is still a risk of rocket attacks throughout Israel and an increased risk of political tension causing demonstrations and clashes around anniversaries and significant events.
• Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Israel and Palestine, and the FCDO specifically names the Old City in Jerusalem, along with government, military, and police installations, transport networks, and crowded places, as possible targets for indiscriminate attacks.
• Recent significant attacks cited by the FCDO include a September 2025 shooting in northern Jerusalem that killed six people and wounded eight, so solo travelers should stay aware of their surroundings, avoid crowded gatherings where possible, and limit unnecessary movement after dark.
• Terrorist kidnap is identified as a risk in Gaza and along the border with Egypt, and the FCDO states that British nationals, including tourists, are seen as legitimate targets, so travelers should monitor Home Front Command and local news outlets for guidance and follow instructions from Israeli authorities near military operation areas.