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About 70,000 Visited Israel’s Nature Reserves and National Parks Over the Weekend

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 13, 2026

What happened

About 70,000 people visited Israel’s nature reserves and national parks on Saturday, the Nature and Parks Authority said. Around 4,700 also stayed overnight at the authority’s campsites, led by Ma'ayan Harod and Tel Ashkelon.

  • 01About 70,000 people visited parks and reserves across Israel on Saturday.
  • 02Gan HaShlosha, Ma'ayan Harod, and Tel Ashkelon were among the top sites.
  • 03Around 4,700 hikers overnighted in the authority's campgrounds.
  • 04Ma'ayan Harod and Tel Ashkelon led the overnight site rankings.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
About 70,000 Visited Israel’s Nature Reserves and National Parks Over the Weekend
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Overcrowding reported at several national parks and beaches

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