28.02.2026 - Situation in Israel

The Swiss Embassy in Israel is closely monitoring the situation in the region.

We recommend that you register with the Travel Admin App https://www.eda.admin.ch/en/travel-admin-app-en so that you can receive messages from the FDFA in an emergency.

The FDFA does not organize the departure of Swiss citizens. The decision to leave a crisis region is voluntary, at the person's own risk and expense.

Information about flight connections is provided by the airlines. Swiss citizens wishing to leave the country are therefore advised to contact airlines and tour operators for information on departure options. Further information on open national borders and the resumption of air traffic can be found on the Ben Gurion Airport website www.iaa.gov.il.

The Israeli authorities have issued official information for tourists. The relevant notice can be found below under ‘Official Notice to Tourists – Emergency Situation’.

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Israel: Official Notice to Tourists – Emergency Situation

We wish to inform you that the State of Israel is currently operating in accordance with established and predefined emergency procedures. All relevant authorities are monitoring the situation closely and are acting in full coordination with tourism stakeholders: hotels, tour guides, inbound tour operators, and travel agents.

We advise you to rely only on official sources of information:

Home Front Command website (publishes guidelines in multiple languages): https://www.oref.org.il/eng. Home Front Command information hotline: 104

You can also contact the Ministry of Tourism’s 24/7 virtual service center: https://www.gov.il/he/service/virtual_office. Contact via WhatsApp only:  053-5835808. Email: virtual@goisrael.gov.il

The State of Israel and the Ministry of Tourism view the safety, security, and well-being of all those visiting Israel with the utmost importance, and are working to ensure that tourists receive assistance, information, and support at all times.