US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States26 August 2026
Gaza - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Do Not Travel to Gaza due to terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure . Advisory Summary: Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza for any reason due to safety risks. The U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Gaza. Terrorism Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists, and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation h
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