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IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot

The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026
View of the Ezuz community settlement, southern Israeli, near the border with Egypt. January 4, 2021.

Hiking routes in Paran Regional Brigade sector opens to hikers during holidays, IDF announces

 IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026; Illustrative.

IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers

Zaydre Stu Gherman, 80, having climbed Masada.

A milestone birthday: 80-year-old Stuart Gherman climbs Masada


This is how wheelchair-bound ex-soldiers can still hike in Israel

As a result of the efforts of Omer Zur – a veteran and son of a wheelchair-using retired IDF officer – paraplegics can participate in hikes that go off-road, even venturing into rough terrain.

 Trekker wheelchairs are seen being used on a hike in Jerusalem.

Hiking through history: Discovering Israel's native trees on the trails

Explore the unique beauty of Israel's native trees on your next hike, where ancient oaks, carobs, and figs bring the rich history and landscapes of the Holy Land to life.

 ‘THESE DAYS, I no longer think of Israel as a land with no trees.’

Human bones in Spain likely those of medieval bishop behind popular pilgrimage, study shows

Remains in a Spanish tomb are likely those of Bishop Theodomir, who may have helped establish the Camino de Santiago, a study suggests.

Scientist examines the human remains found in a tomb in northwestern Spain.

Here are some ideas for activities to do with the family on summer break

Now is the perfect time for some family outings before the little ones need to head back to school. 

 Mother and toddler sitting under the tree during summer vacation. (Illustrative).

Knowing the Land of Israel part 2: Be’er Milka

Thousands of years ago, this strange place was known as Kadesh Barnea, and was considered the southernmost boundary of the Land of Israel.

 THE DUNES around Be’er Milka.

Knowing the Land of Israel part 1: The Jerusalem Hills

Stepping out into nature, learning about, and marveling at the hidden wonders of our country can be a meaningful way of reconnecting to our land, our strength, and our heritage.

A CRAB spider prepares to ambush an unsuspecting beetle on a flower, near Mevaseret Zion

Blue and white in green: A released IDF soldier's hike through Israel

Journey with this new oleh – and recently demobbed IDF paratrooper – as he walks for Israel.

 RECENTLY BACK-IN-HIS-CIVVIES paratrooper Aaron Seitler sets off on his fundraising cross-country hike.

Come visit the Caesar Trail

Nearby, don’t miss the Roman stairs that were built for Hadrian Caesar, reminding you that the trail you just finished is an old Roman path from the 2nd-century period.

 Photo from the Caesar Trail.

China's Hunan province has the most inconvenient convenience store

Tourists and locals scaling the mountain cliff in Hunan, China, can now grab cheap drinks at a shop perched on the steep cliff, adding to the area's list of attractions.

 Mount Langshan in Xinning County, Hunan, China.

Israeli hikers rescued after getting stranded on cliff in the south

A swift operation was then initiated, employing specialized equipment to ensure the safe retrieval of the stranded hikers.

 Israeli hikers stranded on a cliff in Southern Israel