Travel advisory · Palestinian TerritoriesSome governments advise against travel to parts of Palestinian Territories.The warnings cover only these areas: Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Gaza Strip · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, UK, US
- West Bank · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, UK, US
- East Jerusalem · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, France
Also named by one government: 500m strip along the Gaza border (UK), 500m strip along the Golan Area of Separation (UK), Jenin Governorate (UK), Northern Golan Heights (UK), Sheba'a Farms and Ghajja (UK), Tubas Governorate (UK), Tulkarm Governorate (UK)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No general advice against the whole country; warnings apply to Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem (regional advisories) | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Palestinian Territories
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus, Ramallah and Jericho sit in the West Bank, where desert valleys, historic sites and Palestinian food meet tight access rules. Check those rules before you plan a route.
Palestine is a country in the Southern Levant, made up of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The two areas are not connected, because Israel lies between them. The towns covered here are in the West Bank: Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus, Ramallah and Jericho. Ramallah is the de facto administrative center, about 10 km from central East Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the proclaimed capital, but Israel controls the city.
Visitors come for history, religious sites, desert scenery and Palestinian food. Wadi Qelt, a desert valley near Jericho, has varied plants and animals and the Monastery of St George. Musakhan, roast chicken with sumac and onions on bread, is the national dish. Summers are hot and dry, winters cool and rainy, and highland areas are cooler than the coast. Most visitors in 2010 stayed only a few hours or joined a day trip, so allow more than one day. More than 99% of Area C is off-limits to Palestinians, so check access rules before planning any route. Check current conditions before any trip to Gaza, where the war since October 2023 has caused widespread destruction.
Five things to know before Palestinian Territories
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of the Palestinian Territories. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Know that Israel controls entry
Visitors enter through Israel, which needs an ETA-IL for visa-exempt passports, or from Jordan over the Allenby Bridge, which passes Israeli checkpoints. There is no separate visa. Visas and entry
- Check which areas the warnings cover
The UK advises against all travel to Gaza and the northern West Bank governorates, and against all but essential travel to most of the rest, with some exceptions such as Bethlehem.
- Carry your passport and entry card at checkpoints
Israeli checkpoints control movement between the West Bank and Israel and between towns. Carry your passport and entry card and allow extra time.
- Check what your insurer will cover in writing
Standard policies usually exclude areas under travel warnings. If you must travel, get written confirmation of medical and evacuation cover. Travel insurance
Palestinian Territories travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the ETA-IL, the usual gateway
Read the guideJordanReached over the Allenby Bridge; Petra and Wadi Rum
Read the guideAmmanCitadel, downtown food and day trips
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry through Israel, the ETA-IL and the Allenby Bridge
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhat policies exclude in areas under UK warnings
Read the guideAll of the Middle EastRegional guides with current entry rules
Read the guide
Destinations in Palestinian Territories
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Cool, rainyJanuaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Cool, rainyFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
- MarchClear10 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°MildMarchClear
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh23°Low12°Mild, clearAprilClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low19°Warm, dryJuneClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, dryJulyClear
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, dryAugustClear
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low19°WarmSeptemberClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Warm, clearOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- NovemberClear7 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Cool, rainyDecemberClear
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
Average daily high and low in Ramallah, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Palestinian Territories
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
24
- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 49%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Palestinian Territories
10:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°19°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Tue27°19°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed24°17°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu24°16°1%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Fri20°16°11%Friday: Rain. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 11%.
- Sat21°15°15%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun20°14°6%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 6%.
Updated 07:07 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.14 ILS
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Palestinian Territories
Palestinian Territories FAQ
Is it safe to travel to the Palestinian Territories right now?
The UK and US governments advise against all travel to Gaza and parts of the West Bank, and against all but essential travel to much of the rest. Read your own government's current advisory before making any plans.
Do I need a visa for the West Bank?
There is no separate visa. You enter through Israel, with an ETA-IL if your passport is visa-exempt, or from Jordan over the Allenby Bridge.
Can I visit Bethlehem?
The UK excludes Bethlehem Governorate from its all but essential warning for the West Bank, but advice can change quickly. Check the current advisory before you go.
Will my travel insurance cover the West Bank?
Many policies exclude areas under travel warnings. Check the exclusions in writing before you rely on a policy.
When will this guide cover places to visit in the Palestinian Territories?
Once the UK and US advisories change. Until then this page stays limited to entry and safety basics.