(haipo) – The official bathing season, which was supposed to open on Wednesday (March 25, 2026), will not open on time. The Ministry of the Interior announced that in accordance with the Home Front Command's instructions and in light of the security situation, bathing beaches across the country will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Full preparations for the opening of the season – but the beaches will remain closed
Despite the postponement, the Ministry of the Interior emphasizes that its preparations for the opening of the bathing season have been fully completed.
160 lifeguard stations have been prepared for the season, and in addition, during 2026, the process of announcing three new beaches is expected to begin, as part of an assistance program for local authorities to upgrade existing beaches and establish new ones.
The Ministry of the Interior notes that coastal authorities received significant budgets in the past year, investments of tens of millions of shekels in preparations for beaches. The actions included professional guidance, information, risk assessment procedures, and supervisory tools for the safe operation of beaches.
"The public is asked not to go to the beaches"
In light of the security situation and the explicit guidelines regarding gatherings and services in public spaces, the beaches will remain closed.
The Ministry of the Interior calls on the public to follow the instructions and avoid going to the beaches until further notice.
"Ready to open quickly – when possible"
The firm's CEO, Israel Uzan"The Ministry of the Interior has completed all the necessary preparations for the opening of the bathing season... However, in the current security circumstances, the Home Front Command's guidelines are binding, and the beaches will remain closed at this stage to protect human life."
He said the ministry is ready to allow the beaches to be opened quickly and efficiently as soon as the security situation allows.