Israel Limits Citizen Travel Amid Iran Conflict, US UK Advise Against Visits

The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified with Iran launching multiple ballistic missile attacks on central Israeli cities, causing fatalities and widespread damage, while Israel continues its airstrikes deep into Iranian territory targeting military and industrial sites. The escalating violence has resulted in over 220 Iranian and 24 Israeli deaths, along with numerous injuries and significant infrastructure disruptions, including the shutdown of major Israeli refineries. In response to the deteriorating security situation, the U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory advising U.S. citizens against traveling to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and authorized the voluntary departure of non-essential government personnel. Similarly, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has recommended avoiding all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories due to the risk of full-scale war and ongoing missile threats. The Israeli government has also restricted its citizens' international travel on rescue flights to prevent airport overcrowding amid the crisis, while many tourists seek to leave the country. These developments highlight a rapidly evolving and dangerous regional conflict with significant international travel and security implications.