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Is Israel safe? 🇮🇱

Asia · Updated

As of July 2026, Israel scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Israel destinations assessed, Jerusalem scores highest (44/100), while Tel Aviv scores lowest (44/100).

01 · Official Guidance

Government advisories

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 4

Advises 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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Government of Canada

Level 3

Avoid 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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02 · Destinations

Israel destinations by safety score

2 assessed

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03 · Evidence Signals

Israel safety data

IndicatorValueScore
Government travel advisoryGovernment of CanadaLevel 3 — Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)30
Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 20221.6 / 100k89
Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 202472.7%75
Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 20241.3%92
Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202448/10048
Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202467/10067

04 · Questions

Israel safety FAQ

Is Israel safe to visit right now?

On our composite index Israel averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)

What is the safest place to visit in Israel?

Of the destinations we've assessed, Jerusalem currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Tel Aviv 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.

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