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Travel warning: The Federal Foreign Office strongly advises against traveling to the Gulf region!
The Federal Foreign Office warns against traveling to the Gulf region due to current military conflicts and security risks.
Travel warning: The Federal Foreign Office strongly advises against traveling to the Gulf region!
In view of the tense geopolitical situation, the Federal Foreign Office urgently advises against non-essential travel to the entire Gulf region. This particularly affects countries such as the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. Jordan and parts of Lebanon and Iraq are also affected. A comprehensive travel warning has recently come into effect for these countries, which is intended to warn citizens of possible dangers. The alert level has been raised particularly for Israel itself, as the country is in a formal state of war TMS and the Foreign Office report.
The security situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories is extremely tense. Current military conflicts, heavy air strikes in the Gaza Strip and rocket fire as far away as Tel Aviv pose a major threat. The population is urgently urged to stay indoors as the risk of rocket attacks remains. The Foreign Office also warns that Germans in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank should urgently withdraw from the region as the security situation there is volatile and travel is considered particularly risky.
Travel warnings and security measures
The Federal Foreign Office's crisis response service is open continuously to monitor the situation and provide assistance. German citizens in the region are asked to register on the crisis preparedness list and follow the instructions of local security authorities. Travelers should always follow safety instructions and media reports carefully and, if an alarm siren sounds, immediately go to a shelter TMS advises.
The options for leaving the country are also severely restricted. Air traffic to and from Israel is currently suspended and the border crossings to Jordan are only open as usual. Germans in the Gaza Strip are advised to provide current contact details as consular help is hardly possible there. In addition, security authorities have increased the number of military operations in the Gaza Strip since March 2025, further increasing the risks for travelers.
Practical tips for travelers
It is important for people staying in Israel to follow the advice of the Israeli Civil Defense. Food, water and medicine should always be kept in sufficient quantities, and travel to the northern West Bank should be avoided. The recommendations on how to behave in religious and cultural places as well as the general safety guidelines should also be observed so that you are always well prepared.
The current situation in the region is tense and requires extreme caution. Germans in the affected areas should obtain sufficient information and follow all current developments closely in order to protect themselves and their families. Times like these highlight how important it is to be well prepared and informed.