Due to the ongoing Israeli occupation, Palestine does not have control over its ports of entry or exit. Unfortunately, the Yasser Arafat International Airport in Gaza which was officially opened on November 24th 1998 Airport has been shut down by the Israeli Authorities since late 2000. Therefore, in order to visit Palestine you must pass through Israel. There are multiple entry options to enter Israel and consequently reach destination Palestine.

By Air:
Ben Gurion International Airport which is located …..km from Jerusalem. Most international airlines operate flights to Israel. Furthermore, there are also daily flights between Israel and Jordan’s Queen Ali International Airport in Amman.

By Land:
Currently, Israel only has diplomatic ties with Jordan and Egypt. Land crossings include:

To & from Jordan:

•  The Allenby Crossing: Located near Jericho and is about 1 hours drive from both Jerusalem and Amman.
•  Sheikh Hussein Bridge: Located further north near the Israeli city of Beit Shean,
•  Arava Border crossing: between Aqaba in Jordan and Eilat in Israel

To & From Egypt

•  Taba Border crossing: Between Sinai in Egypt and Eilat in Israel.
•  Rafah Border Crossing

By Sea:
There are several shipping lines offering cruises that stop in Israel. The three main ports are Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat which are all within driving distance from Jerusalem, Jericho and other Palestinian cities. 

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