Israel Closes Northern Firing Zones to Public During Holiday
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that training areas, known as firing zones, in northern Israel will remain closed to the public throughout the upcoming holiday. The closure affects areas including the Golan Heights, Carmel, Ramot Menashe, and the Natufa region.
The military is urging the public to refrain from entering these restricted zones to allow security forces to carry out their duties without interruption. The IDF emphasized that these areas are active training grounds and any entry requires prior coordination and approval. Accessing these military zones without authorization poses a significant safety risk to visitors.
While the firing zones are generally closed, the IDF noted that entry for hikers is possible if prior coordination is arranged. The military also issued a directive for anyone encountering unexploded ordnance, ammunition, or suspicious objects within these areas: they should immediately move away and report the find to Northern Command at 073-348-3007.
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