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> **Original source:** https://israelwelcome.com/is-israel-safe-to-travel

Despite headlines, most of Israel’s famous tourist destinations remain calm. The main tourist areas Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the South of Israel, Nazareth, and the Dead Sea remain largely safe. In regard to crime, traveling in Israel is statistically safer than staying at home in the UK, USA, or most other Western countries. 

Here’s a quick zone-by-zone breakdown:

**Area**

**Safety Status**

Tel Aviv

Generally calm

Jerusalem (main sites)

Safe with normal precautions

Dead Sea

Safe

Haifa

Safe

Nazareth

Safe

Northern border (4km zone)

Avoid

Gaza Strip

Do Not Travel

West Bank

Use organized tours only