FCO advises against travel to Jerusalem
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office is advising against all travel to the Old City of Jerusalem until 6am on Saturday following President Trump’s announcement recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
It says the security situation could quickly deteriorate, particularly around the Old City of Jerusalem, as Palestinian factions called for two days of mass protests across the West Bank.
Clashes have already broken out in the Gaza Strip and across the occupied Wesrt Bank during demonstrations against Trump’s stance, which has been met with worldwide dismay.
Dozens have been injured and one is in a critical condition. Hundreds of police have been drafted in to deal with outbreaks of violence.
"You should avoid all demonstrations across the West Bank and follow the advice of local police authorities," said the FCO’s advice.
The FCO also updated its advice for other countries in the region, including Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and Qatar, where demonstrations are possible following Trump’s announcement.
"You should avoid any demonstrations and follow instructions of the local police authorities," it told visitors.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
In Italy, the Meloni government congratulates itself for its tourism achievements
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive