Israel's Military Opens Border Road for Holiday Travelers
Translated & summarized from IDF Spokesperson by baba
The IDF is opening Route 10 near Israel's western border to hikers during Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot holidays, with specific dates and times provided. Training exercises will continue in other southern firing zones, which will remain closed.
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- IDF opens Route 10 near western border for holidays.
- Access is available during Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot.
- Specific dates and times are provided for access.
- Southern firing zones remain closed due to training.
- Identification and registration are required for entry.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Route 10, located in the Paran Regional Brigade sector near the western border, will be opened to hikers during the upcoming holiday periods. The route will be accessible for Rosh Hashanah on September 11, between Azuz and Har Harif, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Additionally, on September 12 and 13, a section from the Bar Lev Observation Point to Checkpoint 10/12 will be open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
During the Sukkot holiday, Route 10 will open on September 25, between Azuz and Har Harif, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. From September 26 to October 3, the segment from the Bar Lev Observation Point to Checkpoint 10/12 will be open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
The IDF stated that training exercises will continue in firing zones across southern and northern Israel throughout the weekends, and these areas will remain closed to hikers. The military urged the public to avoid restricted areas to allow security forces to carry out their missions. Entry to Route 10 requires presenting identification and registering at the entrance; no prior coordination is needed.
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