{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/palestine/ramallah","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:17:57.714Z","place":{"city":"Ramallah","country":"Palestine","countryCode":"PS","lat":31.89964,"lon":35.20422},"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":56,"label":"Negative","summary":"While some crowd-sourced data suggests a feeling of safety walking in daylight, official advisories and news reports indicate a high-risk environment due to ongoing conflict and political instability.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Ramallah. The region experiences ongoing conflict, and there are risks associated with settler violence and potential unrest.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Ramallah is limited, the general situation in the West Bank suggests a moderate risk of opportunistic crime, particularly in crowded areas or during periods of unrest."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in busy markets and public transportation hubs, especially during protests or demonstrations."},"safeAreas":["City Center (Al-Maser Street, Yasser Arafat Square)"],"avoidAreas":["Areas near Israeli checkpoints or settlements","Tulkarm Governorate","Jenin Governorate","Tubas Governorate"],"scams":["Scams related to currency exchange or inflated prices targeting tourists.","Requests for money or assistance from individuals claiming to be in distress, which may be a setup."],"zones":[{"name":"City Center (Al-Maser Street, Yasser Arafat Square)","level":"caution","note":"Generally active but can experience protests and increased security presence."},{"name":"Old City / Ramallah Souq","level":"caution","note":"Can be crowded; usual petty crime risks apply, with potential for spontaneous gatherings."},{"name":"Ein Munjid","level":"caution","note":"Residential area, generally quieter but proximity to main roads means potential for traffic disruption."},{"name":"Al-Bireh (adjacent municipality, often considered part of the greater Ramallah area)","level":"caution","note":"Similar to Ramallah, can be subject to security operations and protests."},{"name":"Areas near Israeli checkpoints or settlements","level":"avoid","note":"High potential for tension, unpredictable security measures, and conflict."}]}}