"US Raises Travel Advisory for Israel Amid Gaza Conflict"

The United States Department of State has raised the Travel Advisory Level for Israel and the West Bank to Level 3 - Reconsider Travel, due to the current security situation, including increased travel restrictions for U.S. government employees. Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists, and other violent extremists continue to plot possible attacks in the region, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, and government facilities. Violence can occur without warning, and there has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel. The Travel Advisory for Gaza remains at Level 4 - Do Not Travel due to terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. Travelers are advised to maintain situational awareness, avoid demonstrations and crowds, follow instructions from security officials, and be prepared for potential closures of crossings between Gaza and Israel/Egypt.