The British government has taken Israel off the 'no travel' list for the first time since summer 2025.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued “advise against all travel” guidance to Israel during tensions with Iran in June of last year.
The FCDO no longer advises against all travel to Israel but continues to advise against all travel to Gaza, areas within 500 m. of the Gaza border, parts of the West Bank (Tulkarm, Jenin, and Tubas), and parts of northern Israel and the Golan Heights.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to other parts of the West Bank.
Lift of travel advisory allows travelers to purchase travel insurance
The move could have very positive implications for tourism to Israel and the ability of British Jews to obtain insurance.
When the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel, many travelers cannot obtain standard travel insurance and are unable to claim on existing policies if they travel anyway.
With Israel no longer under a blanket “do not travel” advisory, British travelers may feel more comfortable booking trips, which in turn could help hotels, airlines, and tour operators.
Additionally, the removal of the blanket warning means many travelers can once again obtain standard insurance for most of Israel, though coverage exclusions may remain for areas that are still under travel warnings.