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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


Chasing waterfalls

Now that the rain has subsided, it’s time to get out of the house and investigate where all the water’s gone.

The 10-meter waterfall in Nahal Banyas

Cool cavernous caves

Take advantage of hot summer days by visiting Israel’s many hollows.

An adventurous trek, the Hurvat Madras cave requires some belly crawling through its narrow passageways.

Shielding behavior

Disingenuous demands for artificial proportionality are nothing less than clamoring for Israel to cease protecting its citizens.

Smoke rises following what witnesses said was an Israeli air strike in Gaza City

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Hitchhiking in gush etsion

A true desert experience in Ein Avdat

The combination of the blazing sun, cool waterfall and stunning views makes for an incredible outing.

The narrow and tall canyon, coupled with numerous springs and waterfalls, makes this trek a favorite among hikers.

Hiker dies in Galilee after being hit in the head by a falling rock

Magen David Adom and a military helicopter rush hiker to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Hiker killed by falling stone

Marathon man

Raz Rutman wants to raise awareness of LOTEM, a KKL-JNF affiliate dedicated to making hiking trails accessible to all.

Raz and his family

Walking on water

Snir Stream is full this time of year and wading in it can be a delightful experience

Snir Stream is 65 kilometers long.

Tracking the lone rangers

Parks Authority enforcers juggle mix of law and field science while lookingfor illegal hunters and za’atar harvesters, and protecting endangered species.

Park rangers inspect torch light 370

Walks in the woods

Anat Madmony's 'Israel's Forest Book' offers 40 scenic tours

Martyrs' Forest521