The federal government is advising Canadians not to travel to Israel, the Gaza Strip, or the West Bank, saying there is a highly unpredictable security risk in the region.

“Following recent developments in the region, there is a heightened risk of attacks on Israeli territory,” the April 12 travel advisory said. “The regional security situation remains highly volatile and could escalate without notice.”

Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel on April 13 in retaliation for the death of senior officers in Iran’s embassy in Damascus, although Israel hasn’t taken responsibility for the incident.

Warplanes bombed Iran’s consulate in Syria on April 1, killing seven military advisers, including Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Israel should be punished for the act.