Hike

IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers

Following the attack, Israeli settlers started a fire in one of the village's homes, according to Army Radio, with a 65-year-old Palestinian evacuated due to smoke inhalation.

AUGUST 22, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

Zaydre Stu Gherman, 80, having climbed Masada.

A milestone birthday: 80-year-old Stuart Gherman climbs Masada

To say that I am proud of Stu does not come close to the way I feel. I never doubted that he could make it to the top. He is truly a role model for our family.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025|ByARLENE GHERMAN

Eyal Keren, aged 58, and his son, Omer Keren, were from Koranit in the Misgav area of northern Israel, and were found dead during a hiking trip in Austria.

Israeli father and son found dead while hiking in Austrian Alps

The two were hiking, with a second son, on the Stubai High Trail in Neustift in Tyrol's Stubai Valley when the father slipped on the wet ground, prompting his son to try and grab him.

JULY 7, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

His family told local authorities that he left around 5 pm local time on Tuesday for a hike toward Whistler’s MacLaurin’s Crossing, on a path he had taken many times during the day.

JULY 6, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Shielding behavior

Disingenuous demands for artificial proportionality are nothing less than clamoring for Israel to cease protecting its citizens.

JULY 9, 2014ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Smoke rises following what witnesses said was an Israeli air strike in Gaza City

Letters: July 4, 2014

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JULY 3, 2014ByJERUSALEM POST READERS

A true desert experience in Ein Avdat

The combination of the blazing sun, cool waterfall and stunning views makes for an incredible outing.

MAY 15, 2014ByMEITAL SHARABI

The narrow and tall canyon, coupled with numerous springs and waterfalls, makes this trek a favorite among hikers.

Hiker dies in Galilee after being hit in the head by a falling rock

Magen David Adom and a military helicopter rush hiker to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

MARCH 29, 2014ByYASSER OKBI, JPOST.COM STAFF

Marathon man

Raz Rutman wants to raise awareness of LOTEM, a KKL-JNF affiliate dedicated to making hiking trails accessible to all.

MARCH 3, 2014ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

Walking on water

Snir Stream is full this time of year and wading in it can be a delightful experience

JANUARY 2, 2014ByMEITAL SHARABI

Tracking the lone rangers

Parks Authority enforcers juggle mix of law and field science while lookingfor illegal hunters and za’atar harvesters, and protecting endangered species.

AUGUST 4, 2013ByBEN HARTMAN