Environment & Archaeology
נהריה
Rain, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures: Israel's weekend weather forecast
Local rain and possible thunderstorms are expected in northern Israel and along the coast; showers will ease during the day but continue overnight and into Saturday; temperatures will rise slightly Sunday but remain below seasonal averages
ynet | 07:40 | 10.16.26
אגפית משוישת
Rare sight off Israel's coast: dozens of endangered butterfly rays gather in shallow waters | Watch
Marine rangers filmed dozens of endangered spiny butterfly rays swimming together near Shavei Zion in northern Israel; experts say the unusual gathering may be linked to mating, but urge visitors to keep their distance and avoid disturbing the protected animals
ynet Global | 17:57 | 10.15.26
טורף-העל Invictibellatrix amberina בעל הטפרים הארוכים
‘More dangerous than T-rex’: Tiger-sized dinosaur discovered in 100-year-old fossil
A skull fragment stored at London's Natural History Museum since 1924 has revealed a previously unknown predator with claws up to 20 centimeters long; the discovery provides the first evidence of megaraptorans in Europe and helps explain how they spread across the prehistoric world
Yogev Israeli | 08:10 | 10.15.26
גשם בחוף סוסיתא
Rain returns to Israel as temperatures drop, thunderstorms possible Friday
Cooler temperatures and local showers are expected Thursday, followed by stronger winds and possible haze in central and southern Israel; rain will continue Friday and Saturday, with isolated thunderstorms possible before a slight warming trend Sunday
ynet | 06:01 | 10.15.26
עיטור צבעוני ומפורט ביותר בקפלה של האל אמון-רע במקדש סתי הראשון שבעיר אבידוס, המציג דמויות שונות המגישות מנחות ונערכות לחיים שלאחר המוות
Before the pyramids: 5,000-year-old skulls suggest Egypt's kings may have sacrificed servants
A forensic study of 46 skulls from royal tombs at Abydos found signs of head trauma in 18, supporting a century-old theory that courtiers and artisans were killed to serve Egypt's earliest kings in the afterlife; how the others died remains unknown
Yogev Israeli | 10:46 | 10.14.26
הפריטים העתיקים התגלו במחסנים בגוש דן
Israel returns 22 ancient Greek artifacts seized in police raids near Tel Aviv
Dating from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, the pottery features scenes from Greek mythology and ancient burial customs; the objects were handed over in Athens after Israeli legal proceedings, marking the first such repatriation from Israel to Greece
ynet | 08:50 | 10.14.26
וויליאם צ'פמן
Final moments of man killed by tiger in UK revealed in chilling Instagram video
William Chapman, killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, reportedly posted footage of himself approaching the predator inside the enclosure minutes before the attack; visitors could be heard reacting in alarm 
ynet | 21:01 | 10.13.26
חיפה גשם מזג אוויר
Temperatures to drop as rain returns to Israel later this week | Weather forecast
Temperatures will rise slightly Wednesday before falling below seasonal averages Thursday, when light rain is possible in the north and along the coast; local showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for northern and central Israel on Friday
ynet | 05:57 | 10.13.26
רגע הגילוי שבו נמצאה הטבעת מתחת למים, בתוך שרידיו של ארמון עתיק
Bronze ring depicting Lighthouse of Alexandria discovered in submerged palace off Egypt's coast
Experts believe the signet ring may be the first of its kind, with a worn image that could show smoke rising from the ancient wonder's summit; its discovery on Antirhodos Island may offer clues about royal administration and the vanished landmark
Yogev Israeli | 14:29 | 10.12.26
הצב ג'ונתן, שבקע מביצתו בסביבות שנת 1832
Could a 194-year-old tortoise hold the key to human longevity?
Researchers studying Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, found 287 genetic variants linked to DNA repair, inflammation and tumor suppression, along with remarkably stable gene regulation that may offer clues to healthier aging in humans
Yogev Israeli | 08:36 | 10.12.26
Weather forecast: Temperatures dropping, light rain possible
Light rain possible in the morning, mainly in the north and coastal plain; Local rain possible in the afternoon in the southern Negev and Arava; No significant change is expected Tuesday, and temperatures will rise on Wednesday
ynet | 06:58 | 10.12.26
אלטאי. חגג יום הולדת 5 בספטמבר
Tiger that killed man in UK wildlife park will not be euthanized
He danced before his death: Witnesses said the man, whose name has not yet been released, was seen asking a visitor to take a picture of him with the Siberian tiger named Altai, minutes before he was killed in the attack at a Yorkshire wildlife park in England 
ynet | 02:03 | 10.12.26
סופת ברקים ברמון אילת
Lightning near planes at Ramon Airport as desert stream flows; heavier rain may follow
Rain falls for a second consecutive day in the southern Negev, bringing flowing water to Nahal Gishron and lightning over Ramon Airport; forecasters say more showers are possible Monday, with potentially significant rainfall along the coast Thursday and Friday
Ilana Curiel | 21:49 | 10.11.26
מבט מהאוויר על אמת המים של ירושלים שנחשפה ליד רמת רחל
2,000-year-old aqueduct that brought water to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount uncovered near Ramat Rachel
Excavators uncovered a 300-meter stretch of the 21-kilometer waterway, which carried water from Solomon's Pools by gravity alone; still used until about a century ago, its remains will be displayed at the entrance to a new residential neighborhood
Yaron Druckman | 13:15 | 10.11.26
נחל שחמון זורם אחרי גשמים
Weather forecast: Local rain and risk of flooding
Temperatures will be normal for the season, with light rain possible in the north and coast in the morning  and later in the east and south; at the same time, there is a chance of thunderstorms and local flooding  
ynet | 05:41 | 10.11.26
תיעוד שנטען כי הוא מהתקרית
Tiger kills man who entered his enclosure at UK wildlife park
It is not known how or why the man entered the tiger exhibit at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England, which has been closed for the rest of the weekend; Police said the tiger remained in the compound and was not a danger to the public
ynet | 01:07 | 10.11.26
הכלב ג'רי עם רס"ב זאהר דאהר
Three years after Oct. 7, police dog Jerry is still fighting his own battle
An RPG fired near Jerry during the battle of Re'im left the Belgian Malinois unable to function; he stopped eating, lost a quarter of his body weight and developed severe anxiety. Now recovering under police care, he will never return to duty
Israel Moshkovitz | 13:46 | 10.10.26
Israel braces for thunderstorms and flash floods as temperatures rise | Weather forecast
Temperatures remain above seasonal averages Saturday, with light rain possible in the south; Sunday brings thunderstorms and a risk of flash floods near the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley and Judean Desert
ynet | 07:28 | 10.10.26
נמל יפו
Temperatures to rise Saturday before rain reaches southern Israel
Temperatures will remain steady Friday before rising slightly Saturday, with light rain possible in the southern Negev and Arava by evening
ynet | 07:39 | 10.09.26
איור סכמטי של תהליך האלקטרוסינתזה המפיק מימן ואפוקסיד
Technion develops breakthrough method to produce green hydrogen and epoxide
Technion researchers have developed a membrane-free method to produce green hydrogen and the industrial chemical epoxide with 98% efficiency, potentially reducing production costs and enabling large-scale industrial use
ynet | 14:35 | 10.08.26
שפך נהר הירדן לכנרת
Temperatures rise slightly across Israel, with weekend rain possible in the desert | Weather forecast
Brisk northerly winds are expected along the coast Thursday and Friday; temperatures will edge above seasonal averages Saturday before falling Sunday, with showers possible in the southern Negev, Arava Valley and parts of eastern Israel
ynet | 07:15 | 10.08.26
גשם בעתלית
Israel warms up as temperatures climb above seasonal average
Wednesday starts partly cloudy to clear and slightly cooler than usual, before a warming trend Thursday; strong coastal winds are expected later in the week, with possible showers in the southern Negev on Saturday
ynet | 06:37 | 10.07.26
עצמות בעלי חיים ושרידי כלי חרס שהתגלו על קרקעית אגם איסיק-קול
Central Asia’s ‘Atlantis’: Archaeologists search for a Silk Road city lost for 800 years
Russian-Kyrgyz expedition explores a medieval city submerged in Lake Issyk-Kul around 800 years ago, uncovering pottery, animal bones and buildings that may illuminate a largely lost civilization; researchers suspect a seismic disaster caused it to disappear
Yogev Israeli, AFP | 15:07 | 10.06.26
נדידת הסתיו
Temperatures dip below average as light rain moves in
Weather forecast: Temperatures will dip below seasonal averages Tuesday, with light local rain possible mainly in southern and eastern Israel; Temperatures will rise Wednesday, returning to normal for this time of year
ynet | 06:28 | 10.06.26
תיעוד מפעילות יחידת 'חץ יהודה' שהביאה למעצרם של החשודים
Palestinian arrested after boasting he dumped sewage into streams ‘to harm Israelis’
Police say the Deir Samet resident posted videos in recent weeks showing him dumping sewage waste into West Bank stream channels and claimed online that his actions were intended to harm Israeli residents and territory; his sewage truck was seized
ynet | 02:42 | 10.06.26
שקיעה מחוף תל אביב
Red, blue and gold: The science behind Israel’s spectacular sunset
High-altitude cirrus clouds filled Israel’s skies Monday, scattering sunlight through ice crystals and producing vivid colors; high and mid-level clouds are expected again Tuesday, with a chance of drizzle or light rain
Lihi Gordon | 23:52 | 10.05.26
באיחור, אבל הגיעו לאגמון
First cranes touch down at Agamon Hula, signaling start of Israel’s autumn migration
The first crane families have arrived from northern Europe and Russia, slightly later than usual; Tens of thousands more cranes and hundreds of thousands of migratory birds are expected at Agamon Hula in the coming months
Yair Kraus | 09:53 | 10.05.26
הכינרת
Rain returns to southern Israel as temperatures drop | Weather forecast
Local rain may begin early Tuesday in the southern Negev and Arava, with a slight flash-flood risk before warmer weather returns
ynet | 05:55 | 10.05.26
האתר הואקה דל לורו, ומומיה פרואנית
1,000-year-old Peruvian mummies may rewrite story of Wari Empire
Four preserved bodies found beneath a Wari temple may show the empire expanded through cooperation with the Nazca rather than violent conquest; CT scans, DNA and isotope tests could reveal migration, kinship and diet
Yogev Israeli | 10:53 | 10.04.26
צילום: קובי קואנקס
Temperatures fall, local rain and flash flood risk expected Tuesday | Weather forecast
Sunday will stay mostly clear and seasonable before a cooling trend sets in; local rain is forecast mainly in southern and eastern Israel on Tuesday, with a slight risk of flash floods in the southern Negev and Arava
ynet | 07:16 | 10.04.26
הנשרים עפו לכיוונים אחרים
GPS trackers reveal where vultures fly after release in Israel
Two vultures fitted with GPS transmitters after being captured in a nationwide monitoring effort took different paths after their release in the Lower Galilee, with one heading to Mount Carmel and the other to the Golan Heights
Ilana Curiel | 13:50 | 10.03.26
קשת בענן באוגוסט בקריית אונו
Simchat Torah forecast: Light rain in northern Israel and along coast before clearing
Morning drizzle may develop into light local showers before ending around midday; temperatures will rise slightly Saturday and Sunday before dropping again early next week
ynet | 06:00 | 10.03.26
פיות רוקדות במעגל פטריות
The science behind ‘fairy rings’: Why mushrooms grow in circles
Folklore once blamed dancing fairies for rings of mushrooms appearing in fields and forests; a new Swedish study suggests fungi spread outward to escape temporarily unfavorable conditions underground
Ilana Kuzminsky | 09:30 | 10.02.26
גשם בירושלים
Rain expected across northern Israel, warming to follow | Weather forecast
Up to 20 mm may fall Friday in the Galilee and Carmel; temperatures rise over the weekend, with rain possible again Tuesday
Ilana Curiel | 05:48 | 10.02.26
גשם בתל אביב
Cool, rainy weather ahead over Simchat Torah
Light rain possible in north and along coast Thursday and Friday, with showers reaching southern Negev; temperatures return to seasonal norms Saturday
ynet | 09:27 | 10.01.26
חנה איש הורוביץ, שהקדישה את חייה לכלבנות, נפטרה בגיל 92
Holocaust survivor who trained dogs until her final days dies at 92
Hanna Ish Horowitz, who died at 92, immigrated to Israel in 1947 and devoted more than four decades to dog training; she remained active in the field until her final week and said her love of dogs began in childhood in Warsaw
Ilana Curiel | 22:48 | 09.30.26
גשם בתל אביב
Forecast: Rain in northern Israel, thunderstorms possible on Simchat Torah
Partly cloudy skies and rain, mainly in northern Israel, will persist in the coming days; temperatures will stay below seasonal norms, with rain along the coast, possible showers in the southern Negev and warmer conditions in central Israel
ynet | 05:55 | 09.30.26
לוויין הריגול האמריקני מתקופת המלחמה הקרה, המכונה USA 32 (או "פארה 3"), שהתפרק לפתע ב-13 בספטמבר ויצר פיזור שברים במסלולו. מומחים עדיין אינם יודעים בוודאות מדוע הדבר קרה או כמה שברים נוצרו כתוצאה מכך
Cold War US spy satellite breaks apart in orbit, debris raises collision fears
USA 32, launched in 1988, suddenly fragmented 775 kilometers above Earth; investigators do not yet know why, while debris remains in a heavily used orbital region and renews concerns over the cascading collision scenario known as Kessler syndrome
Yogev Israeli | 14:53 | 09.29.26
פנדה במרכז הרבייה צ'נגדו בסין
Xi sends two pandas to US after Trump summit, reviving China’s cuddliest diplomatic tool
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrive at Zoo Atlanta on a 10-year loan as Beijing revives a soft-power tradition dating to Nixon’s 1972 China visit, projecting goodwill even as trade and Taiwan tensions persist
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 08:50 | 09.29.26
הזהרון ההדור
Red Sea invaders spread along Israel’s Mediterranean coast as new fish mapping project begins
Divers are being asked to report lionfish and parrotfish sightings as scientists warn native species are disappearing and tropical newcomers are reshaping the ecosystem
Ilana Curiel | 07:46 | 09.29.26
נדידת הסתיו
Temperatures dip below seasonal average as rain, thunderstorms possible
Cooler conditions settle in through Thursday, with local rain possible in the north and along the coast and isolated storms expected
ynet | 06:32 | 09.29.26
אצת אספרגון מסועף באיי גלאפגוס
Israeli researchers help crack a decades-old mystery in the Galapagos
University of Haifa researchers and international partners used DNA and historical records to show that a widespread red seaweed was likely brought to the Galapagos by ships during or shortly after World War II
Yogev Israeli | 08:15 | 09.28.26
חורף בתל אביב
Local rain returns as temperatures briefly rise across Israel
Weather forecast: Temperatures rise slightly Monday but remain near seasonal averages, with local rain in the north spreading to central Israel by afternoon; cooler conditions are expected from Tuesday, with mostly light rain possible through Thursday
ynet | 05:44 | 09.28.26
קטע מהסכם קדש, שנחתם על ידי רעמסס השני המצרי והמלך החתי חתושילי השלישי בסביבות שנת 1269 לפני הספירה
3,300-year-old fragment of world’s oldest surviving peace treaty identified in Turkey
Cuneiform tablet fragment from ancient Hittite capital Hattusa contains clauses from the treaty between Ramesses II and Hattusili III, including rules on refugees, extradition and protection from punishment
Yogev Israeli | 02:31 | 09.28.26
חניון לילה הר קנאים
When will rain hit during Sukkot? Weather forecast
Some 70,000 Israelis visited nature sites Saturday as pleasant weather continued; local rain is expected from Monday night, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures falling to their lowest since spring
Ilana Curiel | 05:50 | 09.27.26
כלים חד פעמיים
Disposable products, lasting risks: The hidden threat of ‘forever chemicals’
Disposable products may be used only briefly, but exposure to the chemicals they contain can last much longer; A new Israeli study found that greater awareness of health risks can lead people to cut their use, benefiting the environment as well
Maya Pelach, Zavit | 22:57 | 09.26.26
הדמיה של פעילות געשית בחצי הכדור הדרומי של כוכב הלכת נוגה
Did Venus swallow its moon? New theory may explain the mystery
Venus' slow rotation and gravity may have caused a former moon to crash into the planet; if Venus once had a moon, the impact could have altered its spin, geology and climate — and perhaps affected whether it once supported life
Yogev Israeli | 09:50 | 09.26.26
צילום: קובי קואנקס
Forecast: Temperatures to dip slightly, drizzle possible Tuesday
Partly cloudy to clear today, with no change expected Sunday; temperatures will rise in central and southern Israel Monday, then fall Tuesday, with possible drizzle in the north and along the coast
ynet | 07:38 | 09.26.26
טפטוף בחולון
Light rain possible along Israel’s coast Friday as Sukkot brings cooler temperatures
Temperatures will remain seasonable Friday before dipping slightly on Sukkot; forecasters say rain could spread across Israel next week, with a possible flood risk in the south
ynet | 06:45 | 09.25.26
ואלי עם א'
'The whole base knows her': Service dog helps autistic IDF soldier thrive in classified Air Force role
Pvt. A. was 16 when Vali changed her life; they went through basic training together, and now the service dog accompanies her on base
Ilana Curiel | 22:24 | 09.24.26
Israel Electric Corporation develops local manufacturing capability for critical power plant components
Israel Electric Corporation develops 3D-printed parts to reduce dependence on overseas suppliers
IEC is working with Israeli technology companies to manufacture complex spare parts for power plants locally, including components made from heat-resistant steel alloys, in a bid to cut lead times from years to weeks and strengthen operational continuity during wars and supply disruptions
ynet Global | 13:37 | 09.24.26
נופשים בחוף סוסיתא
Seasonal temperatures Wednesday, light rain possible Friday | Weather forecast
Partly cloudy to clear conditions expected nationwide, with little change through the weekend and a chance of light coastal rain Friday morning
ynet | 08:06 | 09.23.26
נופשים בחוף סוסיתא
Temperatures to fall slightly as local morning rain remains possible
Weather forecast: Temperatures will dip slightly Tuesday, mainly in the hills and inland areas, with drizzle or light local rain possible along the coast in the morning
ynet | 05:59 | 09.22.26
שני ברווזים ממין ברכיה, סמוך לכביש ריק
What happens to wildlife when Israel’s roads fall silent on Yom Kippur?
Israel’s near-total traffic shutdown creates a rare glimpse of life with less noise, pollution and roadkill risk, highlighting research showing that road noise can alter animal behavior more than a kilometer beyond the asphalt
Amnon Direktor, Zavit | 18:23 | 09.20.26
גשם בירושלים
Temperatures to rise on Yom Kippur amid unusually rainy September | Weather forecast
After a weekend with above-average precipitation, Israel returns to high temperatures for the season; on Yom Kippur, heavy heat loads will prevail; later in the week, ahead of Sukkot, temperatures are expected to drop slightly
ynet | 07:46 | 09.20.26
גשם בירושלים
Rain ends, temperatures climb ahead of Yom Kippur | Forecast
Local rain may linger in the north and along the coast this morning; a slight warm-up is expected Sunday, with temperatures rising further Monday; Bar’am in the Upper Galilee got 17 mm in 24 hours; Tel Aviv and Jerusalem less than 1 mm
ynet | 07:51 | 09.19.26
האבוקודו שובר שיאים
Israel’s avocado boom defies war and boycott fears as exports head for record high
National harvest is forecast to top 280,000 tons in 2026-27, with exports reaching 170,000 tons as northern growers expand production despite years of war and economic pressure
Ilana Curiel | 02:14 | 09.19.26
קשת בפתח תקווה לאחר הגשם
Israel braces for unusual September rain ahead of Yom Kippur | Weather forecast
Northern and central Israel could see brief heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms Friday, with up to 15 mm in some areas before temperatures begin rising again Sunday
Ilana Curiel | 06:11 | 09.18.26
החתול Leopardus tilcayo
First new living cat species in over a century discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
The tiny Leopardus tilcayo weighs just 1.4 kilograms and split from related tiger cats about 1.4 million years ago; scientists warn its threatened Yungas habitat could put the newly identified species at risk
Reuters, Yogev Israeli | 20:38 | 09.17.26
הרמת מקווה הטהרה אל המשאית
Israel moves 2,000-year-old mikveh intact in complex 25-ton operation
The Second Temple-era ritual bath, uncovered in Kiryat Gat, was reinforced with steel, lifted by a 300-ton crane and placed in temporary storage before its planned return to the neighborhood
Yaron Drukman | 14:29 | 09.17.26
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