Can holders of Israeli residence visas enter area A in the West Bank?

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I know that is is illegal for Israeli citizens to enter area A of the West Bank. However, foreign citizens that enter Israel are usually allowed to travel to such areas.

Are holders of an A1 visa (residence visa valid for 3 years) in a foreign passport covered under the ban on Israelis entering (such visa holders would have both an Israeli non-citizen-resident ID Card and a foreign passport)? Or does this ban exclusively apply to those who are citizens?






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Can Israeli citizens go to Area A?

Under an Israeli military order, Israeli citizens except for security personnel carrying out operations are prohibited from entering the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by Hamas, and Area A of the West Bank, where the Palestinian Authority exercises full civil and security control.

Can Israeli enter West Bank?

Israeli citizens are not allowed to enter area A (fully controlled by the Palestinian Authority), and it is not recommended for them to enter area B. Israeli citizens are allowed freedom of movement in area C and along all main West Bank roads which connect Israeli settlements to each other and to Israel.

Can I enter West Bank?

Travel in and out of the West Bank is not possible without passing through at least one Israeli military checkpoint. You will need a passport and immigration slip to go through these checkpoints.



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