As part of KKL-JNF's operation, field scans are being carried out, along with inspections of hiking trails and recreations sites, as well as the treatment and removal of hazards as needed. The public is requested to remain alert, and in the event that unexploded ordnance or a suspicious object is identified, to move away from the area and report it to the police by calling 100.
At this stage, despite the ceasefire, the public is asked not to visit forests and parks until all inspections are completed and a new announcement is issued.
KKL-JNF Chair, Eyal Osterinsky: ‘With the ceasefire now in effect, KKL-JNF is acting decisively to restore to the Israeli public the green spaces and fresh air that it so greatly needs. Our forests and parks are not only a natural resource – they are an integral part of the national and emotional resilience of us all. We are currently carrying out thorough and meticulous fieldwork to ensure that every trail and every scenic spot is safe for visitors. The safety of Israel’s citizens is our top priority, above all other considerations. I call on the public to show a little more patience and to follow the guidelines. Our goal is to reopen the gates as soon as possible, so that nature can once again serve as a place of healing, tranquility, and renewal for the entire nation".