Israel Warns Citizens Against Travel to Northern Ethiopia Amid Escalating Conflict
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- Israel warns citizens against travel to northern Ethiopia due to conflict.
- Tigray, Amhara, and parts of Afar regions are designated as high-risk areas.
- Armed conflict, road blockades, and flight suspensions are creating instability.
- Citizens in affected regions should remain in safe locations.
- Israelis are urged to contact the embassy in Addis Ababa with their details.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisories for Israeli citizens in northern Ethiopia, citing a severe escalation in the security situation. Renewed armed conflict in the Tigray region, its spread to the Afar region, and ongoing fighting in the Amhara region, coupled with road blockades and the suspension of civilian flights, have created a volatile and unstable environment. The ministry strongly advises against all travel to the Tigray region until further notice. Israelis currently in Tigray are urged to remain in safe locations, minimize non-essential movement, and avoid inter-city travel or attempts to cross conflict zones or unsafe routes.
Similar warnings are in place for the Amhara region, including the cities of Bahir Dar, Gondar, and Lalibela, due to armed confrontations between security forces and armed groups. Risks include road closures, unexpected checkpoints, and potential damage to vehicles. The security situation is described as potentially deteriorating rapidly, even in urban centers and on main roads.
In the Afar region, travel is discouraged in western areas within 50 kilometers of the Tigray border and within 20 kilometers of the Eritrean border. Non-essential travel is advised against in the rest of Afar, including the Danakil Depression.
All civilian flights to and from Tigray, including to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire, have been suspended, and airports in the region should not be relied upon for departure. Ethiopian authorities are also restricting foreign national access to airports in Afar. Flights to other northern destinations may be canceled or changed on short notice, and travelers should verify flight status directly with airlines.
The ministry also highlighted that the conflict could impact ground transportation, with potential road blockades, checkpoints, long delays, and disruptions to fuel and transport services. Israelis in Tigray or other dangerous northern areas are requested to update the Israeli embassy in Addis Ababa with their location and contact details, and to inform the embassy of any changes.
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