Controlled Explosions Planned for Golan Heights Mine Clearance Operation
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Controlled explosions are scheduled for November 4th in the Golan Heights near Ein Zivan to clear minefields. The operation will cause temporary road closures on Route 98 and block sections of the Golan Trail. The Ein Mokesh site will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents are advised that a loud noise is expected but no need to seek shelter.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Controlled explosions are set for November 4th in the Golan Heights near Ein Zivan.
- The blasts are part of an ongoing effort to clear minefields in the region.
- Route 98 will be temporarily closed for several minutes around the time of the explosions.
- Sections of the Golan Trail will be closed to hikers between Ein Zivan and Alonim HaBashan.
- The Ein Mokesh site will be closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- A loud noise is expected, but residents are told not to enter protected spaces.
Residents and visitors in the Golan Heights are advised of traffic and access changes on Wednesday, November 4th, due to controlled explosions. The Golan Regional Council announced that the blasts will occur around Ein Zivan at 10:00 AM as part of ongoing efforts to clear minefields in the region, enhancing safety for residents and tourists. During the operation, Route 98 will be temporarily closed for several minutes before and after the explosions in the safety zone. Additionally, the Golan Trail will be inaccessible to hikers between Ein Zivan and Alonim HaBashan from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Ein Mokesh site and its surroundings will be completely closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday. The council emphasized that a loud noise is expected during the explosions in the Ein Zivan area, but there is no need to enter protected spaces as it is a planned activity. A separate announcement will be made in the event of a real security incident. The Golan Regional Council acknowledged the temporary inconvenience and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation in safely completing the mine clearance. Further information is available by calling the council's hotline at 3254*.