Is Palestine safe for solo female travelers?
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Bethlehem, Group travel
I would feel 100% safe but some homeless guys tryna touch me and take my hands on them. I totally recommend the polish shop near the church( soo kind man lower prices for poles). Fine budget nothing to worry about
Posted: March 2, 2025Experienced: October, 2019
Meral
Germany
Palestinian Territories, Solo travel
- I stayed in a room that I rented from the friend of a friend which was 300 dollars a week - to get around in the towns there are some yellow shared taxis that collect people from certain spots, but those are not really easy to find, you should ask - therefore it is good to know at least some words in arabic to comunicate with people - everybody is very kind and welcoming - I felt safe, although the general security status of the Palestinian Territories must be kept in mind. The Occupation by Israel makes avoiding check points by Israeli military impossible.
Posted: November 19, 2024
Ellora
Australia
Palestine, Solo travel
Beautiful people, cobblestoned city streets. Delicious food, historical sites in Nazareth, Jerusalem, Jericho. Current conflict means not safe to travel now, but if and when things settle, I highly recommend experiencing this complex corner of the world yourself. Much to be learned.
Posted: December 2, 2023Experienced: July, 2022How safe is Palestine for women?
Rotem
Modiin Maccabim Reut
Safe city! I've lived there my whole life and I'm not worried about walking around alone or from people. There is the constant risk of living in Israel in terms of terrorist attacks, but it's rare in my city.
Posted: September 30, 2025Palestinian Territories
It’s not safe because of the occupation other than that it’s a safe country I didn’t face any kidnapping or had been stolen It’s not easy to travel between cities because of the check points added by the occupation
Posted: September 25, 2025
Oryah
Old City
There are police and border guards always walking around and there is always someone to turn to if something happens. There are areas in the Muslim quarter that I would not recommend going there solo and or in a group of only women- would recommend to have either a local and or a male who knows the area accompany you in those areas. Besides that everywhere else is very safe 99% of the time.
Posted: July 31, 2025Ramallah
Ramallah is a relatively safe city and one of the most stable areas in the West Bank. It has a lively atmosphere, with many cafes, shops, and a strong security presence to keep things orderly.........
Posted: April 23, 2025West Bank
it’s pretty safe! the people are really friendly, so don’t be alarmed if you get invited over by a stranger to share a meal with their family. i never really have to worry about my safety as a woman, except for the occasional cat calling. the only real concern is when the cities get raided and the entrances and exits get blocked off by the iof.
Posted: April 11, 2025Safety in Palestine
