PT: UK government issues travel advisory for multiple areas, including city of Nablus, as of April 14

Event

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel advisory recommending that travelers avoid all but essential travel to the city of Nablus in the West Bank as of April 14. The FCDO also advises against nonessential travel to the city of Jenin, the towns of Burqin and Arranah in Jenin Governorate, and Joseph's Tomb, as well as the Balata and New Askar refugee camps. Additionally, the FCDO advises against all travel to the Gaza Strip, the Sheba'a Farms, and within 1,640 feet (500 meters) of the Israeli-Lebanese border east of Metula, including the northern portion of the town and east of Route 98 along the Syrian border.

Context

The British travel advisory comes amid daily clashes between Israeli security personnel and Palestinians in the West Bank, particularly in Nablus, Jenin, and near Palestinian refugees camps. Heightened tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinians also come following a number of high-profile militant attacks in Israel which have resulted in the deaths of 14 people, with dozens of others being injured.

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian assailant in Jaffa following an April 7 terror attack in Tel Aviv which killed three people and wounded over a dozen others. The attack in Tel Aviv came in the wake of three militant attacks in Be'er Sheva, Bnei Brak, and Hadera in late March.

Advice

Minimize exposure to places of worship, security installations, markets, and other crowded locations. Confirm the availability of transport and allow additional time to reach destinations. Follow all police instructions. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.