News and updates about Hikers

Missing hiker located near Sea of Galilee

A hiker who had been out of contact for several days was found alive and well in northern Israel.

Missing hiker located near Sea of Galilee

Haredi and Arab EMTs work together to save hiker's life

Young man sustains head injury while jumping into Jordan River, is rescued by volunteer EMT on nearby school trip.

Haredi and Arab EMTs work together to save hiker's life

1st time since Oslo Accords:

Jews hike on Biblical 'Sefer Ha'Midmar Road'

Biblical-era path connecting eastern Gush Etzion to the Hebron Hills opened to Jews for first time in about 30 years.

Jews hike on Biblical 'Sefer Ha'Midmar Road'

Teacher collapses on hike with students, passes away

Yossi Cohen was evacuated to hospital where doctors were unable to revive him.

Teacher collapses on hike with students, passes away

Israeli hiker missing in Mexico

A wide-ranging search effort has been launched after an Israeli hiker disappeared near a waterfall in Mexico.

Israeli hiker missing in Mexico

Two hikers located after being swept away in the Dead Sea

Two hikers who were swept away in the Dead Sea rescued after eight hours in the water.

Two hikers located after being swept away in the Dead Sea

Detained Jewish hikers were released before Shabbat

Hikers detained after Palestinian Authority 'policemen' attacked them were released before sunset on Friday.

Detained Jewish hikers were released before Shabbat

Jews detained after being fired at by PA 'policemen'

Palestinian Authority 'policemen' fire at Jewish hikers, try to shove them into a vehicle. Samaria leader: They are hikers, not criminals.

Jews detained after being fired at by PA 'policemen'

'We saw a helicopter and realized it was over'

Members of the Jordan family, who were rescued after becoming lost while hiking, tell their story and thank their rescuers.

'We saw a helicopter and realized it was over'

Haredi family rescued from stream in Judean Desert

Father and three children from Beitar Illit rescued from Nahal Darga in the northern Judean Desert.

Haredi family rescued from stream in Judean Desert

Man who died of hypothermia identified

Two people hiking in Zavitan Stream force rescue teams to work in dangerous weather conditions.

Man who died of hypothermia identified

Father and son rescued from Wadi Og

Rescue teams save father, son, and four other hikers from overflowing stream in Judean Desert.

Father and son rescued from Wadi Og

Israeli found dead in India

Search and rescue teams find Matan Orgad, 35, lifeless in northern India.

Israeli found dead in India

Israelis rescued from Mongolia

Helicopters arrive to rescue five Israelis stranded in Mongolian mountains; Israeli dies in Spain.

Israelis rescued from Mongolia

Man arrested for defending tourists from Arab attackers

After Arabs attack a group of tourists in Akko, one man was detained for pulling out his gun in defense.

Man arrested for defending tourists from Arab attackers

4 Israeli youths accidentally wander into hostile Arab town

In potential tragedy, youths hiking from sea to sea stray into PA-ruled town in Judea before being rescued by IDF force.

4 Israeli youths accidentally wander into hostile Arab town

Hikers Trek Through Nepal Destruction to Reach Chabad House

After five days of trekking through destruction in the Nepalese countryside, three Israelis managed to reach the Chabad House in Katmandu.

Hikers Trek Through Nepal Destruction to Reach Chabad House

Wet Weather Traps 70 American Hikers in Southern Valley

Spring arrived in Israel weeks ago, but winter has returned with a vengeance, trapping dozens of hikers in southern Israel.

Wet Weather Traps 70 American Hikers in Southern Valley

Arab Gang in 'Random' Attack on Jews near Hevron

Four Jews from Mitzpe Yair were attacked by about 10 Arabs Monday morning, in the southern Mount Hevron area.

Arab Gang in 'Random' Attack on Jews near Hevron

Hiker, 60, Falls to Death

The man fell from a height of 50 meters as he hiked with his family in Nahal Prat, or Wadi Kelt.

Hiker, 60, Falls to Death

Hikers Found Safe and Sound after All-Night Search

Two hikers aged 20 and 18 were hiking near the Dead Sea and got lost. Helicopters took part in search effort.

Hikers Found Safe and Sound after All-Night Search

Arab Attack on Jewish Hikers; Jews Arrested

Palestinian Authority Arabs attacked Jewish hikers in the Binyamin region on Wednesday. The hikers were arrested.

Arab Attack on Jewish Hikers; Jews Arrested

200 Rescues, 3 Brothers Still Missing

Rescue workers assist 200 hikers. Bedouin brothers who disappeared at beach remain missing.

200 Rescues, 3 Brothers Still Missing

Israel on Passover Outdoors: Heavy Traffic, Full Parks

Traffic was slow Wednesday as Israelis flooded to national parks.

Israel on Passover Outdoors: Heavy Traffic, Full Parks

Facebook Friends Attacked by PA Mob

A group of Facebook friends was attacked by an Arab mob Friday while hiking in the Hevron region.

Facebook Friends Attacked by PA Mob

Unity Hike in Memory of Judea Terror Victims

Israelis from across the religious spectrum took part in a long hike in memory of Jewish hikers, murdered by terrorists.

Unity Hike in Memory of Judea Terror Victims