[58044] Controlled mine clearance in the Golan Heights: road closures and traffic changes today

Controlled mine clearance in the Golan Heights: road closures and traffic changes today

Today, Wednesday, 05/13/2026, the Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) at the Ministry of Defense will carry out operations to clear minefields in the Ein Zivan area of the Golan Heights. According to the Ministry of Defense spokesperson's announcement, published in Hot News and 🇮🇱8200 News Channel🇮🇱, the activity will take place between 13:30 and 15:00. During these hours, sounds of explosions will be heard in the area and smoke clouds will be visible.

At the same time, Voice of News on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅶🆁🅰️🅼🔴 reports that the operation is being carried out as part of a "minefield clearance project for the benefit of agricultural and tourism areas." As a result, the Israel Police will close Route 98 from the Zivan junction to the junction with the Golan Trail between 14:30 and 15:00.

According to the update on Voice of News on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅶🆁🅰️🅼🔴, which is identified by its stance of supporting Israeli security and government institutions, further disruptions are expected in the area: access to the Golan Trail, the Ein Zivan overnight parking lot, and the 134th Reconnaissance Battalion parking lot will be blocked starting from 10:00 AM and will continue until 15:00. The public is requested to obey police instructions and updates from the Golan Regional Council.