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Due to the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran, including active airstrikes and retaliatory drone attacks, all travel to Israel and Palestine should be deferred until further notice. Airspace over Israel and Ben Gurion Airport remain closed at this time. The U.S. Department of State has raised the Travel Advisory for Israel and Palestine to a  and Crisis24, ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú’s evacuation assistance provider, has suspended pre-authorization of services until further notice.

Travelers already in the region should shelter in place, avoid military or government sites, and follow . U.S. citizens should also register with the Department of State’s . Citizens of other nationalities are encouraged to register with similar programs. Be prepared for sudden changes in security conditions, including airspace closures and communication disruptions.  If you have further questions about upcoming travel to the region, email globalsafety@northwestern.edu. For emergencies abroad, call ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Police at 1 (847) 491-3456. The duty officer will locate the Director of Global Safety and Security or their back-up.

The U.S. government has announced a new travel ban, effective June 9, 2025, restricting entry for citizens of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen citing national security concerns. Partial restrictions will also apply to travelers from seven additional countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. Exemptions include lawful permanent residents, dual nationals with citizenship in unaffected countries, and certain individuals traveling for humanitarian or sporting purposes. ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú travelers from or transiting through affected countries should follow official sources like the  and monitor Newsletters and Updates from ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú's Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS).

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 ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú-related travel to Lebanon should be postponed until further notice.