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What do Israel attacks mean for travel?

One of the bloodiest weekends in Israel’s recent history has unfolded, with hundreds dead and thousands injured following a coordinated mass Hamas attack during a Jewish holiday and an Israeli response that amounted to a declaration of war.

Civilians and military have been taken hostage and a Hamas representative has said the offensive will be the “greatest battle to end the last occupation on earth”.

While travel to the region is not (yet) officially suspended, travellers will be monitoring the situation and various international travel advisories.

“Do not travel”

The US State Department has advised any visitors to Israel or the West Bank to exercise increased caution because of “terrorism and civil unrest.” It has a so-called “do not travel” advisory in place for Gaza. Describing the situation as “dynamic”, it said “mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning.”

Meanwhile the American air authority, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has urged the same “extreme caution” to pilots and carriers operating in Israeli airspace.

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