KKL-JNF

The ministry says the approved hiking route avoided an area closed by KKL-JNF, as investigators examine the path taken before the deadly explosion.

A 4.1-km route, steep climbs, and technical elements: The new Kula Trail in Hefer Forest is intended for very experienced riders only and was inaugurated with an international race.

The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.

KKL-JNF requested that visitors respect the seriousness of the site and the events which occurred there, as well as the feelings of the victims' families.

Miran, who was released from Gaza after 738 days in captivity, said that he views telling the stories of what happened as "an immensely important national mission, a life mission." 

Long before elaborately designed sukkahs, store-bought decorations and photos shared on social media, Sukkot in Israel was very much a communal celebration.

Jezreel Valley lookout gets makeover: Paths renewed, new view point added, shaded seating built, and site made accessible for disabled visitors.

“After three years in which this region was almost entirely off the cycling map, we want to be among the first to return," Gal Tsachor said.

The event took place at Jerusalem's 9/11 Living Memorial, the only memorial site outside of the United States to bear the names of all the victims of the attack.

The photographs show how children learned before modern technology, whiteboards, and even before they had classrooms.