U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reissued Statement There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The health risk indicator was added for Gaza.
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Is Israel safe? 🇮🇱
Asia · Updated
As of September 2026, Israel scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Israel Level 3: Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 5 Israel destinations assessed, Tel Aviv scores highest (44/100), while Jerusalem scores lowest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Gaza FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza Areas near Gaza FCDO advises against all travel within 500m of the border with Gaza The West Bank FCDO advises against all travel to: Tulkarm Governorate, Jenin Governorate, and Tubas Governorate except Route 90 Northern Israel and Occupied Golan Heights FCDO advises against all travel to: Areas north of Route 89 between Nahariyya and Dalton; north of a straight eastward line from Dalton to Route 91; and north of Route 91 across the Golan Heights, excluding routes 89 and 91 themselves Within 500m of the Area of Separation in the occupied Golan Heights (the ‘Alpha line’).
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Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Israel and Palestine: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
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Israel destinations by safety score
#1🇮🇱Tel AvivUse Caution · updated 10 September 202644#2🇮🇱NazarethUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#3🇮🇱EilatUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#4🇮🇱HaifaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#5🇮🇱JerusalemUse Caution · updated 28 July 202644
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03 · Evidence Signals
Israel safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 25 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 1.6 / 100k | 89 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 48/100 | 48 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 4.2 / 100k | 87 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Israel safety FAQ
Is Israel safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Israel Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Israel averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 10 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Israel?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Tel Aviv currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Jerusalem scores lowest at 44/100.
Where does this Israel safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.