{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/palestine/hebron","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:18:13.988Z","place":{"city":"Hebron","country":"Palestine","countryCode":"PS","lat":31.52935,"lon":35.0938},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":52,"label":"Very Negative","summary":"Traveller accounts and news reports highlight significant restrictions, political tensions, and clashes, indicating a very unsafe environment for visitors. While some older reports suggest it's 'safer than you think,' recent events and official advisories contradict this.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":25,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":52,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":0,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":50,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":84,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-22T12:43:56Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/palestine"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.622023007311598,"display":"0.6 / 100k","year":"2022","score":97,"source":"World Bank Open 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Hebron is not safe for travelers due to significant political instability, ongoing conflict, and official travel warnings.","summary":"Official government advisories strongly recommend against all travel to Hebron and surrounding areas due to the volatile security situation. While some data points suggest low rates of certain crimes like homicide, these are overshadowed by the high risk of conflict, terrorism, and the severe impact of political instability on daily life and safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data on robbery targeting visitors is limited, the general climate of conflict and instability increases the risk, particularly in areas with a significant security presence or during protests."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded areas, especially during demonstrations or in busy market sections, though the primary risks are more severe."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Old City (H1 and H2 areas)","Areas near Israeli settlements and military checkpoints"],"scams":["Scams related to inflated prices or pressure to purchase goods, particularly in tourist-frequented areas.","Potential for being caught in demonstrations or protests that can escalate."],"zones":[{"name":"Old City (H1 Area)","level":"avoid","note":"High risk due to frequent clashes and settler activity."},{"name":"Old City (H2 Area)","level":"avoid","note":"Under Israeli control, with significant restrictions and potential for conflict."},{"name":"Hebron University Area","level":"caution","note":"Can experience sporadic protests and security force presence."},{"name":"Dura Al-Qar'a","level":"caution","note":"Generally calmer but can be affected by wider regional tensions."},{"name":"Yatta","level":"caution","note":"A larger town south of Hebron, generally less volatile but still subject to regional issues."},{"name":"Surif","level":"caution","note":"A village north of Hebron, can experience sporadic tensions."}]}}