The Federal Foreign Office in Berlin is once again explicitly warning against travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories. What's new is that the warning now also includes non-essential travel to the entire region. The reassessment of the security situation reflects a significant escalation of the situation, following the partial lifting of the travel warning in mid-February.
In the updated travel advisory, the agency states that Israel remains formally in a state of war. Recent military actions are cited as the reason for the escalation: The country carried out a military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities and the Iranian military leadership on the night of June 13. Iran responded with counterattacks, the agency further states. Therefore, further attacks by drones and rocket fire must be expected at any time. According to the Foreign Office, Israel has declared a state of emergency for the entire country; the population is urged to stay indoors and close to shelter.
The current warning contrasts with the situation in mid-February, when the Federal Foreign Office partially lifted its travel warning for Israel. At that time, the warning only applied to specific areas, including the Gaza Strip, northern Israel, and the West Bank, "due to positive progress in the mediation talks." The current expansion to the entire region underscores concerns about further escalation and general instability that extends beyond the immediately affected conflict zones. Travelers are strongly advised to carefully follow the Federal Foreign Office's security advice.
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