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Is Hebron safe? 🇵🇸

Palestine · Safety report last updated 13 October 2026

As of October 2026, Hebron scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: caution advised. No. Hebron remains unsafe for visitors due to ongoing military presence, settler violence, and frequent clashes. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.

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Hebron 🇵🇸

Palestine · Assessed 13 October 2026

/ 100

Caution advised

Safer than ~32% of countries

Score capped at 44 — Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel. No other indicator can raise the score above this.

District map

What drives this score

Crime67/100FairHomicide 0.6 / 100k

Sentiment76/100GoodMixed

Advisories25Elevated

Stability49Caution

Health86Good

01 · Official Guidance

Advisories

Elevated

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 3

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’).”

Updated 2026-10-07T11:07:28Z

Full advisory →

02 · Evidence Signals

Crime

Fair

Mugging & robbery risk

Low risk

City SignalCity Web Research

Pickpocketing & theft risk

Low risk

City SignalCity Web Research

Visitor safety sentiment

45 / 100 (Mixed)

City SignalCity Web Research

Urban scale factor

160k residents

City SignalCity Geocoding

Homicide rate

0.6 / 100k

Country BaselineWorld Bank Open Data · 2022

Feel safe walking alone after dark

88.5%

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2023

Physical assault (past year)

3.5%

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2019

Robbery / mugging

Low

Mugging and armed robbery targeting visitors are rare; incidents usually involve locals in disputes, not tourists

Pickpocketing

Low

Pickpocketing is uncommon; occasional bag-snatching reported near busy markets like the souk, but not visitor-focused

▸ 2 more indicators

Bribery during public-official contact

17.0%

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2019

Crime seen as a major business constraint

1.2%

Country BaselineWorld Bank Enterprise Surveys · 2019

03 · Environment

Health & Air

Good

Air quality

US AQI 55 · Moderate

Open-Meteo Air Quality

Hospitals

13 beds / 10k · country avg

WHO Global Health Observatory

Weather

October: highs ~28°C · no weather extremes

Open-Meteo

Road safety

4.7 / 100k

WHO Global Health Observatory

Natural hazards

No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr

Country BaselineGDACS / USGS

CDC travel health notices · none for this destination

Worldwide notices (not specific to this trip): Polio, Dengue, Measles

04 · Institutions

Stability

Caution

Political stability & no terrorism

32/100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Terrorism deaths (latest year)

0 recorded

100

Country BaselineGlobal Terrorism Database

Rule of law

43/100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Control of corruption

36/100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

▸ 3 more indicators

Government effectiveness

25/100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Regulatory quality

48/100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Voice & accountability

36/100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

05 · Field Research

Current Situation

Stable

Traveller sentiment score

Mixed

76/100

Reported feel45Mixed

Robbery risk92Low risk

Pickpocket risk96Low risk

Recent traveler reports describe feeling tense due to visible military presence and settler patrols, though many note personal safety from crime when avoiding flashpoints. Movement restrictions cause more anxiety than criminal threat.

No. Hebron remains unsafe for visitors due to ongoing military presence, settler violence, and frequent clashes.

Hebron's safety is compromised by Israeli military control, settler incursions, and periodic violence in the Old City, particularly around the Ibrahimi Mosque and Tel Rumeida. While street crime against visitors is low, the risk of being caught in confrontations or arbitrary detentions is real. Movement is heavily restricted by checkpoints and closed military zones.

Recent developments

Jun 2026Israeli settlers impeded firefighting efforts near a Christian village in the southern West Bank, prompting Palestinian accusations of intimidation— Reuters
Apr 2026Israeli forces blocked a Palestinian student protest after barring access to a school in Hebron, leading to clashes and tear gas use— Middle East Eye
Apr 2026A vehicle said to belong to an Israeli minister’s security detail struck and killed a Palestinian teen in the West Bank— The Times of Israel

Common scams

Unofficial guides charging inflated fees for restricted-area access
Fake donation collectors near religious sites

Which areas are safe? District-by-district ratings are on the Safety Map→

Full briefing

Hebron’s Old City remains under split control, with Israeli military patrols in H2 and settler movement through Tel Rumeida creating frequent friction points. The Ibrahimi Mosque has seen repeated incursions and restrictions on Muslim access since mid-2026, contributing to daily tension. While violent crime aimed at tourists is minimal, the environment is volatile: soldiers and settlers are visibly armed, and spontaneous confrontations can erupt near checkpoints or religious sites. Movement is constrained by flying checkpoints and closed zones, especially after Friday prayers or during settler holidays. Travelers should avoid political gatherings, refrain from filming security forces, and keep documents ready for inspection. The souk and nearby markets see ordinary commerce but remain sensitive to sudden closures. Trusted local guides affiliated with international humanitarian groups offer the safest way to navigate permitted areas. Do not rely on informal offers to bypass barriers — these often lead to detention or fines. Stay informed through monitors like the UN OCHA checkpoint reports, which update daily on access restrictions. If entering, plan for limited mobility and assume that any area near an Israeli settlement or military base carries elevated risk of sudden closure or confrontation. The city’s low homicide rate and rare street crime do not offset the reality of living under active military administration.

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06 · Neighbourhoods

Safest areas and areas to avoid

8 districts

Our field research rated 8 Hebron districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution and 2 best avoided. See them plotted on the Hebron safety map.

Hebron Old City (H2 sector)avoidIsraeli military control, frequent settler-Palestinian clashes, checkpoints, and movement restrictions; high risk of detention or violence.

Tel RumeidaavoidHeavily militarized zone with Israeli settlement outposts; frequent protests, stone-throwing, and settler harassment of Palestinians.

Hebron Old City (H1 sector)cautionUnder Palestinian Authority control but subject to settler incursions and military patrols; avoid demonstrations and stay alert near religious sites.

City Center (Bab al-Zawiya)cautionCommercial hub with occasional protests and settler harassment; petty crime low but remain alert after dark due to tensions.

Industrial ZonecautionArea with workshops and warehouses; low violent crime but increased settler vehicle patrols and occasional checkpoint delays.

Wadi al-TuffahsaferResidential area in southern Hebron with low incident reports; primarily local families, minimal settler presence.

Ein SarasaferNorthern residential neighborhood with quiet streets, schools, and clinics; no recent security incidents reported in dossier.

Harat al-ShaykhsaferWestern residential district with mixed-use streets; no recent violence reported and strong community presence.

3 safer3 caution2 avoidOpen the district map

07 · After Dark

Is Hebron safe at night?

89% of people in Palestine say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).

Mugging and armed robbery targeting visitors are rare; incidents usually involve locals in disputes, not tourists

After dark, be most careful around Hebron Old City (H2 sector), Tel Rumeida, Hebron Old City (H1 sector), City Center (Bab al-Zawiya). Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.

08 · Questions

Hebron safety FAQ (2026)

Is Hebron safe right now (2026)?

No. Hebron remains unsafe for visitors due to ongoing military presence, settler violence, and frequent clashes. Hebron's safety is compromised by Israeli military control, settler incursions, and periodic violence in the Old City, particularly around the Ibrahimi Mosque and Tel Rumeida. While street crime against visitors is low, the risk of being caught in confrontations or arbitrary detentions is real. Movement is heavily restricted by checkpoints and closed military zones. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)

Is Hebron safe for women, families and solo travelers?

Safety is not one number, and this Hebron report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.

Which areas of Hebron should tourists avoid?

Field research flags Hebron Old City (H2 sector), Tel Rumeida as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.

What are the most common scams in Hebron (2026)?

Unofficial guides charging inflated fees for restricted-area access
Fake donation collectors near religious sites

How does Hebron compare with other places in Palestine (2026)?

Hebron ranks #1 of 3 Palestine destinations we've assessed, scoring 44/100. See the Palestine safety overview for the full list.

How is this hebron safety score calculated (2026)?

The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.