🇮🇱 Is Israel safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Israel: 54 diplomatic missions from 53 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Israel
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Allenby crossing is accessible; it lies within the permitted zone south of Jericho municipality
- Route 443, Highway 1 and Highway 45 linking Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are in the permitted zone
- Do not attempt to enter occupied Golan Heights via Syria
- Travel to Israel is strongly discouraged due to ongoing regional conflict
- Airspace partially reopened, but flights are limited and many cancellations reported
- Land borders with Egypt and Jordan remain open; both countries' airspace is operational
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the planned departure date from Israel
Risk areas and situations
- All travel to Gaza is advised against by FCDO
- 500m buffer zone along the Gaza border: all travel advised against
- Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas Governorates in the West Bank: all travel advised against
- North of Route 89 (Nahariyya–Dalton), north of Route 91 across Golan Heights: all travel advised against
- Regional conflict context makes the entire country high-risk for travellers
- Crowds, demonstrations and protests should be avoided across the country
Health
- Travellers on ongoing medical treatment should carry sufficient medication supplies
Emergency numbers in Israel
Embassies and consulates in Israel
54 diplomatic missions from 53 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | Jerusalem, Tel Aviv |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Ramat Gan |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 1 | Tel Aviv |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Tel Aviv |
…and 41 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Israel is Hebrew. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Hebrew, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Israel safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Israel is 2.67/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Israel?
The general emergency number in Israel is 100. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Israel?
Telcomia tracks 54 diplomatic missions from 53 countries in Israel, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.