If you are in Israel or the occupied Palestinian territories, you MUST register your presence with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at https://www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/israel-20231009/tell-the-uk-government-youre-in-israel-or-the-occupied-palestinian-territories . They can then share important updates, including information to support you to leave the country. Fill in the form for every member of your family or group who is a British national.
Do not travel to Israel or the surrounding areas yourself. FCDO’s Travel Advice was updated to advise against all travel to Gaza and to nearby areas of Israel and to advise against all but essential travel to Israel at large. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/israel
Any British nationals in any areas affected by the fighting should follow the instructions of the Israeli Home Front Command. The Foreign Secretary and his officials are working around the clock to support affected British nationals as their utmost priority. They are also supporting those who require new passports, or Emergency Travel Documents, or other assistance with leaving Israel and, where possible, facilitation for the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
Commercial airline capacity out of Israel is constrained and that some British nationals are having to delay their departure. The British Government is working with the Department for Transport and the Israeli Government to keep commercial flights running. FCDO is available 24/7 should any British nationals need to contact them, including to update their contact details or location. The Crisis Response Centre is fully operational and we have embedded Police and other government liaison teams.
Bob understands evacuations from Israel have now begun. FCDO will contact you if you are eligible, which is why you must register your presence as outlined above. Please note Bob cannot force FCDO to include certain people on evacuation flights.
British nationals in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories requiring consular assistance should call the following numbers: +972 (0)3 725 1222 or +972 (2) 5414100. If they experience technical difficulties or if they are in the UK, call +44 20 7008 5000.
If you are still unable to get through, please send Bob's office an email to [email protected] – marking URGENT in the subject line with details of your case – but please do not do so unless you have exhausted all of the above options as Bob's office’s powers and options are limited. Once again, please note Bob cannot force the FCDO to include certain people on evacuation flights
