In accordance with the operational situation assessment, the IDF will allow the reopening of hiking trails in the north of the country that were designated as military areas closed to the general public during the war. Ultimately, the IDF decided that entry would not be permitted to cross-fence trails located in Israeli territory, including the Yarmouk River, the Hejaz Railway, and the border triangle area.
In the Southern Command, Route 10 will be open during the Passover holiday between April 15-16 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Zuz to Har Harif (the section is marked on the attached map).
The IDF asks the public not to enter the prohibited areas, and to allow the security forces to continue carrying out their missions. Any arrival at a military area requires prior coordination and approval. Arrival at a military area without prior coordination and approval endangers the safety of travelers. Likewise, travelers who encounter a fall, ammunition, or a suspicious object are asked to stay away from it and report it to the Southern Command immediately. 
The IDF continues to train in the firing areas in the south and north of the country during Passover. In light of this, some of the firing areas will remain closed to tourists and some of the firing areas will be opened in the south of the country to tourists. The areas that are permitted and prohibited for entry, in addition to the schedules, are shown on the attached map. Tourists' entry into the permitted areas will be possible with coordination at least three days in advance.
On April 14-15 (Monday-Tuesday), the event "This Passover, we are moving north" will be held in cooperation with the Northern Command, Midreshet Keshet Yehonatan and the Golan, and local authorities.
The event includes hiking trails that were closed following the war and were designated as a closed military area and are now reopened to the general public until further notice. In addition, there will be points from which hikes and tours will depart, where you can hear the war stories of Operation 'Northern Arrows' and 'Arrow of Bashan' directly from IDF commanders who took part in the fighting from the Western Galilee to the Golan Heights.
Places that were designated as closed military areas during the war and are now open to the general public until further notice:
Hermon site, Hatanur Reserve, KKL Metula, Margaliot Reserve, Orchid Reserve, Ein Pit, HaBanias, Mitzpe Par, Jordan River, Ein Jilbon, KKL Yaron, Keren Naftali, KKL Shtula, KKL Zerait, Hasaranim Park, Meron, Goren Park, Rosh Hanikra site. Rosh Hanikra Beach, Nahal Kziv, Ein Reuven, Ein Alamin, Nahal Zavitan, Bental Reservoir, Mount Bental, Volcanic Reservoir, Dugit Beach, Gofra Beach.
Points from which trips and tours will depart, and you will be able to hear the war stories of Operation 'Northern Arrows' and 'Arrow of Bashan' directly from IDF commanders:
Yechiam Memorial 14-15.4:
Between 09:00 and 12:00 you can come to an event that will include refreshments, a video summarizing the Carmeli Brigade's fighting efforts in South Lebanon, and hear from the various commanders about the brigade and its story in the war.
Har Adir 14-15.4:
Every day between 10:00-14:00 you can come and hear from various commanders about the activities of Brigade 300 from the Second Lebanon War to the Iron Sword War.
Mitzpeh Rakhimov 14-15.4:
You can come between 10:00 and 16:00 to the heritage and information stand about Operation Northern Arrows, an observation deck, and an IDF armored vehicle display. There is parking on site.
Misgav observation with 14-15.4:
An information stand will be open between 10:00 and 16:00, providing information on the operations carried out during the Operation Northern Arrows maneuver. The location includes a parking lot and a shuttle from the parking lot to the observation deck itself.
Mount Hermon and Mount Dov 14-15.4:
Between 10:00-16:00 you can come and tour Mount Hermon on the route to the Man Pool and another route to Mount Brit between the fragments that runs along Route 5. The tour is suitable for families and is of medium difficulty. Parking is only possible in the parking lots.
Northern Golan – Mount Bental 14-15.4:
Observation and tour of Mount Bental led by the Midrashim, and a review by IDF commanders on the subject of Operation 'Arrow of Bashan' and the changing situation on Mondays and Tuesdays at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
The IDF asks the public not to enter the prohibited areas, and to allow the security forces to continue to carry out their missions. Training is taking place in the firing areas at all times – any arrival at a military area requires prior coordination and approval. Arrival at a military area without prior coordination and approval endangers the safety of travelers. It should be emphasized that each station is backed by security and full medical response.
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