Mourners follow the funeral of killed Palestinians from their patly destroyed house in the West Bank refugee camp of Tulkarem, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Canadians are being told to avoid all travel to Israel and the West Bank because of the "unpredictable security situation" in the region. THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canadian authorities advise against travel to Israel and the West Bank due to the uncertain security conditions. Global Affairs Canada highlights the increased risk of attacks in Israel and heightened tensions in the West Bank.
Recent events underscore the volatile situation. Palestinian health officials report casualties after Israeli settlers entered a village in the West Bank, causing damage and injuries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stresses the unpredictability of the regional security landscape and urges Canadians to consider leaving the area using commercial transportation.
This travel advisory follows a tragic incident where seven aid workers, including a Canadian-American citizen, lost their lives during an Israeli airstrike on their convoy in the Gaza Strip while delivering food.
