Updated List of KKL-JNF Forests and Sites Still Closed to the Public

KKL-JNF works continuously to safeguard the security of the public visiting its forests and sites, carrying out thorough, routine, and seasonal inspections across all forest areas. With the end of the war, KKL-JNF initiated comprehensive safety and security checks in the forests to ensure they are safe for visitors.
 
Thanks to the dedicated and meticulous efforts of KKL-JNF staff, most forests are already open to the public, with only a small number remaining closed due to concerns about unexploded missile debris or other hazards.
 
Below is the list of forests and sites that are still closed to the public, as of May 26, 2026:

Closed Sites in the Central Region:

Forests
 
  • Tzora Forest – closed except for the section from Route 44 to HaZeitim Parking Area
  • Harel Forest – closed except for the section from Route 44 to Mitzpe Harel
  • Canada-Ayalon Park
  • Hulda Forest
  • Eshtaol Forest
 
Cycling trails
 
  • Ein Rafa – Martyrs’ Forest
  • Amba
  • Ein Kobi
  • Herzl

Closed Sites in the Northern Region:

Upper Galilee
 
  • Nabi Yusha Forest
  • Bar’am Forest
  • Naftali Mountains Forest
  • Biriya–Meron Forest
  • Akbara
  • Ein Gozi
  • Yonatan Ben Uziel
  • Arik Shamir
  • Baal Shem Tov
  • Ein Marganit
  • Ein Gever
  • Nevoraya Synagogue
  • Beit HaYa’aran Parking Area – Meron Scenic Route
 
Western Galilee
 
  • Homa U’Migdal Parking Area
  • Shlomi Parking Area
  • Goren Park
  • Adamit Park
  • Cabri Single Trail
  • Mitzuba Single Trail
  • Ahihud Forest Single Trail
  • Hanita Single Trail
The public is requested to follow instructions, avoid entering closed areas, and stay updated regularly.