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IDF Opens Route 10 for Civilian Access in Southern Israel This Summer
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
The IDF is opening Route 10 in southern Israel to civilians on select summer days until August 29, 2026, with specific mid-July exceptions, while maintaining closures in military firing zones due to ongoing training exercises.
- 01IDF opens Route 10 for civilian use Thursdays to Saturdays until August 29, 2026.
- 02Route 10 access is from Metzpor Bar Lev to Checkpoint 10/12, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 03Route closed to tourists on July 16 and 23 Thursdays, open only Fridays and Saturdays.
- 04No prior coordination needed, but ID and registration at checkpoints are mandatory.
- 05Military firing zones remain closed due to ongoing weekend training exercises.
- 06Public urged to avoid restricted areas for safety and operational security.
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