Is it safe to travel to Israel?

Yes, travel to Israel is very safe.

Lion For Zion Tours will provide updated travel advice and will custom-design your tour to meet your safety requirements as the safety of our guests in our priority.

Major tourist cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and tourist cities such as Tiberius, the Galilee, Mount Masada and the Negev Desert all have a high level of security and function relatively normally. 

Even tours to the Gaza border communities and Syrian border are now running frequently.

Many tours are still not travelling frequently into the West Bank and Palestinian areas, including Bethlehem, Jericho and Hebron.

Key Considerations for Travel to Israel:

• Security Measures: Israel has extensive security measures, including rigorous checks at the airport and public places. Tourists are encouraged to be highly aware of their surroundings and follow the advice of local authorities.

• Regional Tensions: With the current US and internationally- backed ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, these areas are now opening for tours. if the situation changes, your tour operator and guide will ensure your safety and make edits to your schedule.

• Restricted Areas: Much of the Palestinian Territories and West Bank are off-limits to Jewish Israeli citizens. Travel to these areas is generally advised against, with possible exceptions for Bethlehem and Jericho, with prior approval from your guide and tour operator.

• Health Insurance: It is recommended to obtain comprehensive travel medical/ health insurance that includes medical evacuation. Enroll in your home country's traveler enrollment program (like the U.S. STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Ensure your health coverage includes travel to the West Bank, if you are intending to travel there. 

Ultimately, the decision to travel is a personal one, requiring careful consideration of the risks and constant monitoring of the current situation and official travel advisories.

Lion For Zion Tours will provide constant travel advice and will ensure your tour meet your safety requirements as well being the most uplifting tour possible.