Education Ministry States Ramim Ridge Trail Was Outside Restricted Zone

The Ministry of Education stated that the hiking trail where the disaster occurred at Ramim Ridge was planned outside of a prohibited area. According to the ministry, the ban in the region was imposed due to war-related damage, in accordance with Jewish National Fund (JNF) restrictions. The ministry also reported that explicit safety instructions were provided during the trip's approval process, including a strict prohibition on touching missile remnants and ammunition, along with a requirement to report them immediately. The circumstances of the incident and the actual route taken by participants are currently under investigation by the IDF and the police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and professional bodies. The ministry emphasized that it is important to await the findings before determining the full circumstances of the event. In the coming days, the ministry will continue to review the framework for approving activities and safety guidelines with relevant parties.