The Bahamas Issues a Travel Advisory for the Israel

16 June 2025 – Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

SUMMARY

Avoid all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territories. This advisory contains important information regarding the current security situation in Israel. Bahamians are advised not to travel to Israel under any circumstances (including the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem in particular). The Ministry encourages all Bahamians who are travelling or living abroad to register here. If you are in urgent need of consular assistance, please email consularcrisis@bahamas.gov.bs.

SECURITY ALERT

There are ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The situation has escalated with an increase in drones, missiles and other projectiles target strikes in Israel. Further attacks are likely to occur imminently. Interceptions can produce falling military debris in Israel (in particular Jerusalem and the West Bank).

STATE OF EMERGENCY

A nationwide state of emergency is currently in effect in Israel. Ben Gurion International Airport is closed. All flights to and from Israel are cancelled until further notice. Borders are closed or there are restrictions of movement. Updates are provided by Israel’s Home Front Command here or you may call 104.

ADVICE TO BAHAMIANS IN ISRAEL, LEBANON, SYRIA AND EGYPT

Bahamians who are presently in Israel or any of the surrounding states, are advised to:

  • monitor local media to stay informed of the rapidly evolving situation
  • follow the instructions of local authorities, including air-raid sirens and evacuation or shelter in place orders, which can be updated at short or no notice
  • identify the location of the closest bomb shelter
  • shelter in a hardened structure when air raid warning sirens are active
  • move away immediately and contact local authorities if you encounter an unexploded ordnance, military debris or fragments, or any suspicious object
  • ensure that your travel documents and those of your family are up to date

ADVICE TO BAHAMIANS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

If you are in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and are unable to access the Home Front Command website, Please call the Palestinian Civil Defence at 102 or here.

Last updated 16 June 2025.