UK Warns Against All Travel to Israel Amid Escalating Conflict with Iran

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning against all travel to Israel due to heightened military tensions between Israel and Iran.

This updated travel guidance includes Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The FCDO cautioned that travelers who ignore the advice may find their insurance policies invalidated.

In recent days, both countries have exchanged missile strikes, and Israeli airspace remains shut. The FCDO stated that the situation could worsen rapidly and unpredictably.

British nationals already in the affected regions are urged to follow instructions from local authorities.

The updated guidance reflects concerns about further regional escalation and acknowledges the rapidly changing nature of the conflict.

Previously, the FCDO had advised avoiding only specific areas in Israel. That was later updated to "all but essential travel" after a state of emergency was declared on June 13.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized on X (formerly Twitter) that the safety of British citizens is the government’s top priority.

On June 12, Israel launched a new offensive against Iran, claiming it targeted military facilities, including nuclear-related infrastructure. Iran responded with retaliatory airstrikes, increasing tensions between the two nations.

According to Israeli officials, ten people were killed during the overnight Iranian strikes on Saturday. Iran has yet to release updated casualty figures.

Amid the escalating conflict, the UK has deployed additional RAF jets to the Middle East, which the chancellor called a "precautionary measure."

Additionally, global oil prices surged on Friday over concerns that the crisis could affect energy supplies from the region.