Travel Safety Index
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Jerusalem

Middle East

Higher risk than 63% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and violent incidents.

Government Advisory

70
High

Level 3: Reconsider travel

Traveler Practical Risk

46
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 30, Violent Incident 55, Civil Unrest 75, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 55, Scams 55πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Middle East avg: 7375
⚠️Violent Incident
Middle East avg: 6055
🚌Transport
Middle East avg: 6255
🎭Scams
Middle East avg: 6155
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Middle East avg: 4030
🌊Natural Disaster
Middle East avg: 2424
πŸ₯Health
Middle East avg: 2118

Practical advice

  • βœ“Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 1/17/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-01-17 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Jerusalem

Is Jerusalem safe to travel to?
Jerusalem has a practical risk score of 46/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.
What are the main travel risks in Jerusalem?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Jerusalem are: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 30/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Jerusalem?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Jerusalem is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Jerusalem?
Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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