(haipo) An IDF spokesman announced that during the Sukkot holiday, travelers will not be allowed to enter the training areas (firing areas) in the north of the country, in accordance with the assessment of the security situation. The restriction applies to several central areas, including the Carmel area near Haifa. The IDF calls on the public to avoid entering the prohibited areas.
Closed fire areas in the Golan Heights, Carmel, Ramot Menashe, and the Netufa area
According to an IDF spokesman's statement, the areas where tourists will not be allowed to enter include the Golan Heights, the Carmel, Ramot Menashe, and the Netufa areas. The IDF asks the public not to enter the prohibited areas, and to allow the security forces to continue carrying out their missions. Training is constantly taking place in the firing areas, and any arrival at a military area requires prior coordination and approval. The army emphasizes that arriving at a military area without prior coordination and approval endangers the safety of tourists. Tourists will only be allowed to enter the areas with prior coordination.
Safety guidelines and communication with the Northern Command
The IDF is appealing to travelers and urging them to exercise extreme caution: Travelers who encounter a fall, ammunition, or suspicious object are asked to move away from it immediately and report to the Northern Command without delay.
To coordinate and inquire about trips in the north of the country, you can contact the Northern Command at the following telephone number: 073-348-3007.
The IDF reminds that refraining from entering military areas without permission is not only a legal obligation, but a matter of protecting human life, and asks the public to cooperate and allow the security forces to operate without interference.