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In November 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) raised the Travel Advisory for  to a Level 3: Reconsider Travel. (Gaza has always been a Level 4: Do Not Travel). Applications to Global Learning Office programs (undergraduate study abroad) in Israel are closed for the 2024-25 school year. Other potential travelers should be aware that security conditions remain unpredictable. Over the past few months, many American and European airlines have suspended flights to and from Israel periodically. Due to incoming projectiles from both Gaza and Lebanon, air raid sirens can be heard in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Golan Heights, which require citizens and visitors to proceed to bomb shelters until receipt of an “all clear” message. Other changes in the security environment may result in the need to shelter-in-place or adjust internal travel plans, sometimes at the last minute.  

OGSS strongly recommends postponing travel to Israel and the West Bank until further notice. Exceptions may apply for short-term, mission-critical research-related travel, but contact us to review the risks. Any Â鶹´«Ã½ traveler(s), including faculty and staff, intent on pursuing trips to Israel or the West Bank must receive confirmation of coverage for a non-medical evacuation from Â鶹´«Ã½'s assistance provider. See the Evacuation page for more information. OGSS can assist with this process. 

On July 31, the U.S. DOS raised the Travel Advisory for to a Level 4: Do Not Travel, due to rising tensions between Israel and Hizballah and political deterioration in Lebanon. All Â鶹´«Ã½-related travel to Lebanon should be postponed. 

The CDC has issued a rare Travel Health Notice Level 3 – Reconsider Nonessential Travel) for . Travelers are advised to review CDC guidance and consider postponing nonessential travel until the outbreak has subsided. Undergraduate travel to Rwanda will require special Travel Permission until the Level 3 advisory is lifted.