The West Bank is reached through Israel or Jordan, Gaza through Israel or Egypt. For the purposes of P10K we recommend using Amman, Jordan as the primary staging point for entry into Palestine. Until our mission is successful the border of Palestine will continue to be controlled by Israel.

You will need a valid passport of course for any of these destinations. Jordan requires a visa (cost roughly 12 British pounds) of all foreigners except those from certain Arab countries, but it can be obtained at the airport in Jordan if you are from a Western European country, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Japan. But it is always a good idea, in order to prevent any unwanted visa surprises to get your visa in advance, especially if you have a Jordanian Consulate near you. A visa is not needed of people arriving in Israel from the US, Western Europe, Australia, etc., in the category that applies - tourist. However, travel directly into Israel carries with it the very real possibility of being refused entry if Israeli officials in any way suspect you are sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. Many good people are turned away in this manner so beware and understand that if this happens to you, you will have irretrievably lost the cost of your ticket. Thus we recommend travel to Jordan.

There are no immunization requirements. Bring adequate supplies of any medications that you require. With food and water the usual overseas precautions should be observed. Bottled water is readily available and vegetarian food such as Falafel is available everywhere and it is much less likely to cause you any problems.

Palestine has a mild climate, warm to hot April to October, temperate to quite cool the rest of the year. Bring clothes that can accommodate a broad range; heavy coats are generally unnecessary for those used to colder climates, but in winter it can get cold by many peoples standards so those here for the long haul should consider this fact. Avoid shorts and other garments that expose a lot of the body, which are culturally out of place, but be prepared for sun and walking.

Taxis are a primary transportation mode. English is widely spoken. A few
Palestinians know Spanish, French, German and Italian. Mobile phones can be rented (allow about US $25/week). There are Internet 'cafes' providing Internet access (you should get a lot for US $10/week).

Having $150 per week for expenses beyond housing and airfare is comfortable and provides a good margin for emergencies, but some Palestine travelers can make do on much less, half as much is not that difficult when you consider the fact that most within the P10K Force will likely be invited into the homes of the Palestinian people. We literally have entire camps and villages ready to receive us. Currency exchanges are abundant, and money is easily sent into Palestine using Western Union, with pick-up at many Palestinian banks.