After the cluster bomb explosion: The call in the north to return to hiking - and the instructions we all need to know
Three days after the dud explosion disaster at the Ramim Ridge, in which 14-year-old Yair Vilensky was killed, the north is trying to project business as usual. Owners of guesthouses and tour guides are calling on Israelis to return to hike in the area, against the backdrop of two years of war that have kept visitors away. The Nature and Parks Authority clarifies that hiking is possible but only on marked trails.
Three days after the dud explosion disaster at the Ramim Ridge, in which 14-year-old Yair Vilensky was killed during a student trip, the north is trying to project business as usual. Owners of guesthouses and tour guides are calling on Israelis to return and hike in the area, against the backdrop of two years of war that have kept many visitors away. Hikers continue to arrive at streams and viewpoints, albeit with increased caution. The Nature and Parks Authority clarifies that hiking in the north is possible, but only on marked and open trails, while avoiding suspicious objects and straying into unauthorized areas. The article presents the tension between the desire to restore tourism to the area and the safety concerns that have arisen following the disaster.