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There is some risk to your security in Israel and we advise caution.
There is extreme risk to your security in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and we advise against all travel.
The acts of terrorism and retaliatory military violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories continue to pose a serious risk for visitors who may become caught up in such events.
We continue to advise against all travel to Gaza and the West Bank (Occupied Territories) because of the ongoing violence and the threat of kidnapping of foreign nationals. Clashes between armed Palestinian groups and attacks on individuals in Gaza intensified in May resulting in deaths and injuries. The security situation remains volatile as it also does in the West Bank. The threat to journalists in Gaza is considered extreme at present.
On 14 August 2006 a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect following the adoption of a United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. We continue to advise against all travel to the nearby areas bordering Lebanon (the “Blue Line”) because of the ongoing military operations along the border as there is extreme risk to your security.
There is a continuing risk of terrorist attacks. New Zealanders should be security conscious at all times and be extra vigilant in crowded or landmark places as well as proximity to hotels, bars, shopping areas, and tourist resorts. Jerusalem’s tourist areas should be avoided. Public transport facilities should be avoided. In April 2006 at the Old Central Bus Station, Tel Aviv, a suicide bomber killed 9 people and others sustained injuries. Demonstrations and public gatherings should also be avoided.
The Israeli side of the border with Gaza Strip should be avoided because of the danger of stray fire from Gaza.
Care should also be taken at the crossing points between Israel and Jordan.
Please read information above concerning the border with Lebanon and nearby areas.
On 12 September 2005 the disengagement of Gaza was completed. However, entry/exit from Gaza via the Erez crossing into Israel remains tightly controlled by the Israeli Defence Force. The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Gaza remains volatile with a high risk of violence. Since 26 June 2006 the Israel Defence Forces have been carrying out military operations in Gaza.
Entry to the Occupied Palestinian Territories is controlled by the Israeli authorities. If you are a New Zealand national of Palestinian origin (on the Palestinian Population Register or holding a Palestinian ID number), you will need a Palestinian passport/travel document in order to leave. Such NZ/Palestinian dual nationals are permitted to travel abroad from the West Bank and Gaza only via the Rafah or Allenby Bridge border crossings into Egypt or Jordan. The Rafah crossing point is currently closed most of the time.
New Zealanders travelling to or resident in Israel should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
The New Zealand Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, is accredited to Israel. New Zealanders in Israel are encouraged to record their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Contact details are
Street Address Level 4, Iran Caddesi 13, Kavaklidere 06700, Ankara, Turkey
Telephone +90 312 467 9054/6/8 Facsimile +90 312 467 9013
Email nzembassyankara@ttnet.net.tr
Website New Zealand Embassy Turkey [external link]
Office Hours Mon - Thurs 0830 - 1730 Fri 0830 - 1630 (winter) Fri 0830 - 1330 (summer)
Contact details are
Street Address 3 Daniel Frish St 64731,
Tel Aviv, Israel
Telephone +972 3 695 6622 Facsimile +972 3 695 0817
Email Gad.Propper@osem.il.nestle.com
Page last updated: Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 15:45 NZST
