Emergency Messages
Travel to Israel and Palestine
4/24/25
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Travel Advisory for remains a Level 3: Reconsider Travel. (Gaza has always been a Level 4: Do Not Travel). Security conditions continue to be unpredictable. Ground conditions could change at any time, resulting in the need to proceed to a bomb shelter, stay home / indoors or modify travel plans, sometimes at the last minute. Travelers must be resilient and resourceful.
Any Âé¶¹´«Ã½ traveler(s), including faculty and staff, intent on pursuing trips to Israel or the West Bank must receive confirmation of coverage for a non-medical evacuation from Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s assistance provider. See the Evacuation page for more information. OGSS can assist with this process.
Travel to Lebanon
1/31/25
U.S. DOS Travel Advisory for remains a Level 4: Do Not Travel due to “crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict.” All Âé¶¹´«Ã½-related travel to Lebanon should be postponed until further notice.