The UK FCDO has advised citizens not to travel to Israel
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has advised against all travel to Israel amid an escalation in the country's military activity with Iran.The advice, which covers Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, means travel insurance could be invalidated if individuals do not follow it.It comes as missiles have been launched by both countries in recent days with Israeli airspace remaining closed."The situation has the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning," the FCDO said.
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