The Israeli army suspends tourist tours near the Syrian border.
The Israeli army issued a statement on Friday, April 11, announcing the suspension of all planned tourist tours near the border areas with Syria, which were targeting Israeli groups with prior authorization and under the supervision of qualified guides.
The official statement stated that the decision was based on "evaluating the current field situation," emphasizing the prohibition of approaching the crossing points adjacent to the border fence at the present time.
Three main destinations included in the tours were suspended, namely: the Jordan River area, the Hamat Gader Bridge on the Yarmouk River, and the Hejaz Railway tunnel in the vicinity of the Yarmouk.
On the other hand, the Mount Hermon route overlooking the Lebanese border remains exempt from cancellation and is still available for visitation currently.
These tours were subject to exceptional military approvals due to the sensitive nature of their locations and their proximity to the buffer zones with Syria, being part of educational and awareness activities directed at Israeli citizens.
Analysts believe that recent security developments in the region may be the main driver behind this decision, despite no specific direct threats being disclosed.
