Golan Rescue Official Slams IDF Handling of Northern Minefields
A Golan Heights rescue official criticizes the IDF for incomplete minefield clearance in the north, warning that unaddressed breaches endanger hikers and security forces.
Golan Heights Rescue Official Criticizes IDF Handling of Minefields
Amid a sharp increase in unexploded ordnance following military operations in the north, Amir Dovdrevani, a member of the Golan Heights rescue unit, has sharply criticized the IDF's handling of local minefields. Despite warnings regarding breached fencing, clearing efforts remain incomplete, posing severe risks to hikers and security forces.
"They send teams, but they do only half the job," said Dovdrevani, who also serves as a reserve officer. Many minefields remain exposed due to wild boars and other factors, threatening anyone entering the area.
Danger Along the Golan Trail and Tel Tzemach
Citing decades of field experience, including his past service as security coordinator for Alon HaBashan, Dovdrevani highlighted chronic neglect. He pointed to Tel Tzemach near the Golan Trail as a prime example, where military patrols operate alongside exposed mines.
While police recently weighed restricting civilian movement following recent accidents, Dovdrevani opposes sweeping bans, advocating instead for systematic army sweeps and robust perimeter fencing before winter conditions further obscure visibility.
