GW International Travel to Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon

We are monitoring developments associated with the ceasefire agreements (Hamas-Israel and Hezbollah-Israel).  As the situation remains fluid and is subject to change, the following requirements for review / approval of GW related or supported travel to Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon are in place:

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate student travel to the above destinations has been suspended until further notice.

Graduate Students

Graduate student travel to Gaza and Lebanon has been suspended until further notice.

Graduate student travel to Israel and/or the West Bank will require a High Risk Travel Proposal. See Planning GW Related or Supported Travel for the High Risk Travel Proposal process.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff travel to Gaza and Lebanon has been suspended until further notice.

Travel to Israel and/or the West Bank requires advance approval through the GeoBlue/Crisis24 Pre-Departure Disclosure Request Form.

Faculty and Staff are expected to complete the International Travel Registration 30 days prior to their departure date. 

*For travel with Undergraduate and/or Graduate Students, see the above sections.

The above requirements will be reassessed by 4/30/25 and any updates will be posted here.
Last update: 3/12/25