Colin Hutchinson has revealed Chelsea's players will be making the trip to Israel for their UEFA Cup second-round first-leg game on October 18.
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The players made the decision after being informed the club had no problems getting insurance for the trip, as well as various guarantees from the Israeli government for their safety whilst in Tel Aviv.
Hutchinson said: "All of us have nerves and understand people's concerns, but we are going ahead with the tie.
"We won't force any player or member of staff to go on the trip if they don't want to - it is a voluntary thing.
"There will be no disciplinary action take if anyone decides against going."
Former Liverpool and Tottenham striker Ronnie Rozenthal has also been called in to speak to the players and give them assurances of their safety in his home country.
Meanwhile, UEFA have granted Chelsea special dispensation to take several youth team players, who are unregistered for European competition, to Israel, should any of The Blues' stars change their minds ahead of Thursday morning's flight.
The failsafe has been allowed by UEFA to ensure Chelsea have enough squad members with them to field a team for the game.
