OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the region surrounding the Gaza Strip due to the risk of rocket and mortar launches, gunfire and of ongoing military activity. There has been an increase in the level of military activity in the area in March 2012. A significant increase in rockets fired from Gaza was also reported in late October 2011. Rockets reached cities located some 40 km away, such as Ashdod and Beersheba. Similar attacks were reported in February and March 2011, at the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. Other cities have been targeted by rockets and mortars such as Netivot, Sderot and Ashqelon. Canadians should stay informed of the security situation, monitor local news reports and follow the advice of local authorities.
The security situation along the coast of Gaza remains dangerous and volatile. In May 2010, an attempt to breach the naval blockade along the coast of Gaza was intercepted by Israeli security forces and resulted in death, injury, arrest and deportation. Canadians are strongly advised against participating in any attempt to break the naval blockade.
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