Israel: Advice for travellers as Foreign Office warns against trips and airlines cancel flights

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If you are currently in Israel, your travel insurance still covers you until you manage to leave the country. You should check with your airlines and travel insurers before travelling.

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Israel: Advice for travellers as Foreign Office warns against trips and airlines cancel flights

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Israel’s Ministry of Tourism says they are “monitoring the situation and are committed to ensuring that all tourists visiting Israel are safe and informed.” To help with this, they have set up a 'tourist hotline'.

If you are currently in Israel, your travel insurance still covers you until you manage to leave the country. You should check with your airlines and travel insurers before travelling.