As of January 9, 2022, vaccinated and recovered non-Israeli tourists (including Volunteers and interns in Palestine as well as Arabic students) from all countries will be allowed to enter Israel and the West Bank Palestine. The government decided to lift the travel ban and open the skies fully. By midnight January 6, 2022 all former Red list countries will move to the Orange list.
Israeli citizens may travel to all countries.
All arrivals to Israel (The West Bank, Palestine) must take a PCR test at the airport. Then, they must quarantine for 24 hours or until they receive a negative result from the PCR test. The results arrive usually in less than 24 hours.
Non-vaccinated Israeli citizens returning from travel will take a PCR test at the airport. Then, they must quarantine for 14 days. After 7 days, after receiving a negative result on an additional PCR test, they may be releaased from quarantine.
WHO IS CONSIDERED VACCINATED OR RECOVERED?
Fully vaccinated with Pfizer vaccine (within 6 months of the 2nd or 3rd shot). Latest shot at least 14 days before arrival and within 180 days of departure from Israel.
Fully vaccinated with Moderna, Astra Zeneca, Sinovak or Sinopharm vaccine (2 shots). Latest shot at least 14 days before arrival and within 180 days of departure from Israel.
Fully vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine (1 shot). Shot at least 14 days before arrival and within 180 days of departure from Israel.
Fully vaccinated with the Sputnik-V vaccine. However, people who have received this vaccine will be required to take a serological test in Israel.
Recovered from Covid with positive results from an NAAT test (molecular test similar to a PCR). The NAAT test needs to be older than 11 days upon arrival in Israel, and cannot be older than 190 days upon departure from Israel.
Recovered from Covid (and can provide proof of past positive test result) and have received at least 1 dose of a WHO approved vaccine. The positive Covid test result must be at least 11 days old before arrival and within 180 days of traveling to Israel.
FROM WHICH COUNTRIES MAY TOURISTS ENTER ISRAEL?
Starting from January 9, 2022, tourists will be permitted to travel to Israel and the West Bank, Palestine from all countries. By midnight January 6, 2022, there won’t be any red list countries.
The Excellence Center in Palestine is excited to offer volunteer and internship programs for 2025 to support the Palestinian community in the West Bank! These programs focus on key areas, including human rights, Palestinian women’s rights, refugee issues, Palestinian culture and politics, and current developments in Palestine and Israel.
These 2025 volunteer programs are ideal for students and anyone interested in meaningful summer volunteer or internship opportunities. Join us in the West Bank, Palestine, and gain invaluable experience in the heart of the Middle East.
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Human Rights Internship Program
The Human Rights Internship Program in the West Bank, Palestine offers valuable experience in humanitarian aid, diplomacy, and international law.
Interns develop Arabic language skills and intercultural competency while raising awareness of the West Bank’s situation and amplifying local voices. They play a key role in fostering relationships between international visitors and local communities
Online Arabic Programs
The Excellence Center offers a range of online Arabic programs covering Levantine dialects (Ammiyya Arabic) from Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Modern Standard Arabic.
Join our Intensive Online Arabic courses, which provide 20 hours of instruction per week. With this format, students can quickly acquire Arabic skills and complete a full 80-hour course in just four weeks.
Palestinian Laws and Legal Practices Internship: Ideal for law, social sciences, and human rights students interested in the West Bank legal system. Intern for 1 to 13 weeks year-round. Gain comprehensive knowledge of legislation in West Bank and Gaza.
The Palestinian Refugees Volunteer Program offers a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages, from students to retirees, who are passionate about human rights.
Volunteers work directly with Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, focusing on enhancing skills and providing education to children, youth, and women in refugee camps near Hebron, Palestine.
Volunteer In Palestine
“I participated in the Volunteer and Study Arabic program at the Excellence Center, where I taught English, learned Arabic, and explored Palestinian culture by visiting local sites, Palestinian refugee camps, and even attending a wedding.
The Arabic lessons were invaluable, providing me with a strong beginner’s foundation. The Center offers an ideal learning environment, with supportive staff and leaders. I felt safe in Hebron and enjoyed the warmth of local Palestinians who frequently invited me for coffee and conversation.I highly recommend the Excellence Center in Palestine to anyone interested in volunteering in the West Bank or studying Arabic!” — Chirag, USA
