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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


Tour Israel: Visiting the historic Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor played an important role in the biblical history of the Land of Israel due to its strategic location on top of the mountain, which overlooks mostly flat terrain in every direction.

 Mount Tabor

Fall in Israel: Where to hike?

Now is one of the best times of year to experience the change in season in Israel’s nature reserves and national parks.

 Nahal Amud Nature Reserve

Israeli hiking trails you should explore this fall

Below, you will find descriptions of three of my favorite hikes that are perfect for the whole family.

 Agmon Hahula Park

Sukkot activities: Hiking and family fun

Sukkot is a great time for family as well as self-reflection, and there's nowhere better to od this than in one of Israel’s nature parks or national heritage sites. 

 Mamshit

Israeli summer 2021: Sand surfing, rappelling and festivals

Over the last few years, the tourism sector in the Negev has undergone a big transformation, and there are many new attractions available to visitors.

A leap of faith at the rappelling station at the Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center

Neo-Nazi Australian political leader refused bail for terrorizing hikers

Thomas Sewell, 28, surrounded and attacked a car full of hikers, last month. Now he was refused bail.

Thomas Sewell after an altercation with a security guard.

Shavuot: Hikes, trips, activities for the holiday

Shavuot this year is in mid-May, in the heart of spring, so on almost any hike we’ll enjoy warm and pleasant weather.

RIDING HIGH at Rancho Menis.

With lockdown over, Festival of Tastes in the Valleys has kicked off

This year the festival will be held in conjunction with KKL-JNF, currently celebrating its 120th anniversary.

WESTERN GALILEE delights await.

Tour Israel: Nahal Darga & Muraba'at Cave

Nahal Darga is an extreme route, but the route to Muraba’at Cave is suitable for families.

Nahal Darga is the largest of the seasonal streams that cross the northern Judean Desert.

Firing zones, Highway 10 to open to hikers on Hanukkah

Hikers will need to coordinate with the IDF and receive a permit before arriving at the military zones.

An IDF soldier stands atop a tank near Alonei Habashan on the Golan Heights, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria