The Israel Defense Forces has concluded security preparations for the reopening of the Mount Hermon ski resort in the northern Golan Heights, near the borders with Lebanon and Syria.
“As part of the operational preparations, security conditions were achieved that allow visitors from all over the country to come to the Hermon site,” according to the IDF statement released on Sunday afternoon.
“Over the past few months, forces have conducted ongoing situation assessments, alongside defense activities in cooperation with security and civilian elements, in order to maintain a high level of readiness while dealing with daily challenges in the field,” the army added.
“We maintain a high level of preparedness both in terms of security and, of course, we are ready, waiting, and excited for your arrival here at the site,” Lt. Col. G., the deputy commander of the IDF’s 810th “Mountain” Brigade, said in the statement.
Israel’s only ski resort will reopen to the public on Tuesday after being shuttered for 16 months due to the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, although skiing will not be possible until next year due to damage.
The snow-peaked compound on the southeastern slopes of Mount Hermon will reopen its doors by reservation only with limited access to a cable car, sleds and a snow sledding area for children. Repairs to the ski lifts damaged by Hezbollah fire at the popular tourism site are expected to be carried out over the summer.