UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. This guide also has safety advice for regions of Israel and the OPTs.
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad. There was a large-scale terrorist attack by Hamas in southern Israel on 7 October where over 1, people were killed.
Hamas continues to launch rockets into Israel and the Israeli Defence Forces are conducting significant military activity in Gaza. Terrorist attacks in Israel and the OPTs are very likely to continue with an increased threat of attacks, including by individuals acting alone.
Areas where foreign nationals and tourists are known to gather may be at higher risk of attack. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Terrorist kidnap is a risk in Gaza and along the border with Egypt.
There is a large-scale conflict happening in areas of southern Israel close to the border with Gaza and Hamas has taken hundreds of hostages, including British nationals, across the border and into Gaza. British nationals are seen as legitimate targets, including tourists, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and business travellers.
