Environment & Archaeology
צילום: קובי קואנקס
Temperatures rise ahead of hot, dry spell
Seasonal weather expected Tuesday before further warming, with conditions turning hotter than usual by Thursday, especially in the mountains and inland areas
ynet | 06:54 | 06.02.26
חוף הסלע בבת ים
Sunny to partly cloudy skies across Israel as temperatures begin gradual climb | Weather forecast
Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged today, but a gradual warming trend is forecast in the coming days, with conditions set to become hotter than normal for the season by Thursday 
ynet | 06:33 | 06.01.26
הפתן השחור
He encountered an Israeli black cobra: 'The only cobra in Israel'
Exotic animal farm owner Shlomo Horovitz describes his rare encounter with the dangerous and venomous snake; 'When I filmed it and it jumped toward the camera and tried to bite me — you have to understand that this was a foolish act'
Alexandra Lukash | 18:49 | 05.31.26
מתרעננים במזרקה עקב החום הכבד בליון שבצרפת
Israel braces for weekend heat wave after mild start to week | Weather forecast
Temperatures will remain near seasonal average early this week before rising above normal, with possible heat wave conditions by the weekend
Ilana Curiel | 07:20 | 05.31.26
אנשים מבלים בחוף הים במהלך גל חום קיצוני
Weekend forecast: Light northern drizzle, warmer days ahead
No significant change in temperatures is expected today, with slight rises Saturday and Sunday; temperatures should remain seasonal Monday
ynet | 07:08 | 05.29.26
רבים מגיעים לראות אותו. התאו הלבקן
Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Rare albino buffalo with blond tuft was sold for Eid slaughter before officials intervened, citing security concerns and viral public interest
Reuters | 07:48 | 05.28.26
שקיעה בעין גב
Rain chances as temperatures dip before weekend warm-up | Weather forecast
Temperatures drop Thursday, slightly below seasonal average, with possible drizzle in the north early Friday; Friday remains partly cloudy with no major change and stronger winds in mountains; Temperatures rise Saturday and further Sunday, nearing seasonal norms, with coastal winds strengthening
ynet | 05:52 | 05.28.26
Partly cloudy with unseasonably low temperatures | Weather forecast
Partly cloudy skies expected Wednesday, with temperatures rising in the northern mountains but staying below seasonal average elsewhere; Thursday brings a northern cool-down, possible drizzle Friday and warmer weather Saturday
ynet | 06:06 | 05.27.26
חוף ב בורנמות' אנגליה בריטניה גל חום אירופה
'Mini-hell' in Europe: deadly heat wave shatters May records in France and Britain
Two die in sporting events in France, Spain warns of 'tropical nights' and Britain breaks its May record; before summer even begins, Europe is already baking: 'This is becoming the new normal'
ynet, News Agencies | 10:07 | 05.26.26
חוף הסלע בבת ים
Mild weather holds as temperatures stay steady
Temperatures remain near seasonal averages with partly cloudy skies, while Europe faces record spring heat expected to last through the weekend
ynet | 06:20 | 05.26.26
חוף עין בוקק, ים המלח
Slight increase in temperatures for Monday
Moderate heat stress is expected on the Dead Sea coast and in the Jordan Valley and the Arava; The maximum solar radiation index forecast for today is very high to extreme. Temperatures will continue to climb tomorrow
ynet | 05:48 | 05.25.26
קטיף דובדבנים בקיבוץ מנרה | צילום: אפי שריר
‘There is little fruit this year’: war, weather batter cherry season in northern Israel
After months under Hezbollah fire, Kibbutz Manara’s farmers hoped the ceasefire would allow a quiet cherry harvest; instead, they returned to orchards damaged by drones, rockets and surprise weekend rain that cracked the delicate fruit
Yair Kraus | 11:33 | 05.24.26
זריחה ברמת גן
Cooler Sunday brings extreme UV risk
Temperatures dip slightly below seasonal averages, mainly inland and in the mountains, with partly cloudy skies expected through midweek
ynet | 07:54 | 05.24.26
פריחה בבת שלמה בצפון
Weather forecast: slight warming, but still colder than usual
Temperatures will continue to rise, but a slight cooldown is expected Monday, followed by renewed warming Tuesday
ynet | 05:45 | 05.23.26
Grazing
Rethinking cattle grazing could help fight climate change
A detailed mapping study suggests targeted grazing cuts could remove vast amounts of greenhouse gases with little impact on beef production
Tamir Yerushalmi/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:35 | 05.22.26
White throated robin
Rare bird sightings draw birdwatchers to Israel’s Hula Valley
A Demoiselle Crane, white-throated Robin and the first long-tailed Duck recorded in northern Israel have sparked excitement at Agamon HaHula, one of the world’s key migration stopovers
ynet Global | 09:14 | 05.22.26
Light rain possible in northern and coastal Israel as temperatures rise | Weather forecast
Temperatures will remain lower than usual for the season despite a slight warming trend, with another small rise expected Saturday before a mild dip on Sunday
ynet | 06:27 | 05.22.26
רבים מגיעים לראות אותו. התאו הלבקן
Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo wins fans
Crowds are flocking to see the rare blond-haired buffalo before Eid al-Adha, when the 1,500-pound animal is expected to be sacrificed
AFP | 14:44 | 05.21.26
Israel braces for unseasonably cool Shavuot holiday as light rain hits north | Weather forecast
Partly to mostly cloudy skies and cooler-than-usual temperatures are expected across Israel, with a chance of light local rain in the north and center as the cooling trend continues into Friday
ynet | 06:14 | 05.21.26
יציקת הגבס של אדם שנהרג בהתפרצות הר הגעש וזוב בשנת 79 לספירה, הכילה שרידי תיק קטן עם ציוד רפואי ומספר מטבעות, אותם נשא בעת מותו
Pompeii victim identified as doctor nearly 2,000 years after eruption
Scans of a pouch found with one of 13 people who died in a vineyard revealed surgical tools, a medicine-preparation tablet and coins, offering a new glimpse into Roman medicine and the flight from Mount Vesuvius
Yogev Israeli | 14:25 | 05.20.26
מגדל הפיקוח ברובע שדה דב בתל אביב
Israel eased toxic PFAS cleanup rules using research tied to chemical industry, report finds
Health Ministry and Water Authority reject the new PFAS thresholds, freezing their use as experts warn looser cleanup rules could delay soil removal and expose the public to hazardous contamination
Shani Ashkenazi/Calcalist | 11:22 | 05.20.26
טפטוף בחולון
Spring chill brings wind and showers as temperatures drop
Cooler-than-usual weather brings strong winds and light local rain to northern and central areas, with temperatures set to rise by Saturday
ynet | 06:31 | 05.20.26
First and most important step is to maintain constant visual contact with the snake
Snake season is here: What to do if you see one, and the mistakes to avoid after a bite
In an interview with ynet, a snake catcher explained how to respond safely to a snake encounter, stressing that keeping visual contact, avoiding risky actions and calling a licensed professional can reduce danger and improve emergency response after a bite
Alexandra Lukash | 23:03 | 05.19.26
צילום מקרוב של זאב ארקטי
Rare Arctic wolves caught hunting up close after Israeli photographer waits 10 days on ice
Award-winning nature photographer Amos Nachoum traveled to Ellesmere Island for his 76th birthday and waited 10 days in harsh Arctic conditions before documenting a rare wolf pack hunting musk oxen up close
Ilana Curiel | 16:51 | 05.19.26
עננים כבדים בחוף בית ינאי
Heat eases as temperatures drop and light rain expected | Weather forecast
Temperatures are expected to return to seasonal averages across most of Israel today, while heavy heat stress will persist around the Dead Sea, with cooler weather and light rain forecast in northern and central Israel through Thursday
ynet | 07:16 | 05.19.26
מזג אוויר חורפי בחוף מפרץ אמנון בכינרת
Relief from heat stress as temperatures drop
Temperatures Monday will drop mainly in the coastal plain and the lowlands, but it will continue to be warmer than usual for the season in most of the country; Temperatures will drop Tuesday and last for several days
ynet | 06:12 | 05.18.26
בימת פולחן ליד שער הכניסה לעיר בית צידה
Sea of Galilee dig may reveal home of Jesus’ apostles, archaeologist says
Excavations at el-Araj uncovered a Byzantine basilica, a first-century structure beneath its apse and fishing weights, strengthening the case for identifying the site as Bethsaida, hometown of Saints Peter, Andrew and Philip
Yogev Israeli | 22:49 | 05.17.26
מדוזת כחולת-שוליים חלקה בקרבת צוללים מול חוף פלמחים
Sting season starts early as jellyfish flood Israel’s beaches
Among the species spotted between Nahariya and Ashkelon were the nomad jellyfish, the most common stinging jellyfish along Israel’s beaches in summer, as well as other species including the blue blubber jellyfish
Ilana Curiel | 21:09 | 05.17.26
נזק בבית שאן (סקיתופוליס) בעקבות רעידת האדמה שהתרחשה באמצע המאה ה-8 לספירה. בעקבות הרעידה נחרב היישוב וננטש על ידי תושביו
Israel’s next major earthquake is only a matter of time, researchers warn
Earthquakes causing widespread damage and casualties strike Israel far more frequently than previously believed, according to a new study analyzing 3,000 years of seismic history
Yogev Israeli | 19:21 | 05.17.26
ישן לצד חדש
Beneath the Western Wall, a hidden Jerusalem is revealed
Works beneath the Western Wall Plaza are exposing layers of Jerusalem’s history, from ancient structures to Roman and First Temple-era finds, revealing an ancient city that keeps surprising archaeologists
Shilo Freid | 15:35 | 05.17.26
חוף הים בתל אביב
Heatwave across Israel, possible dust haze | Weather forecast
Sharp temperature increase expected Sunday as heatwave grips country, with gradual cooling early next week
ynet | 05:55 | 05.17.26
הכלב המקסיקני חסר השיער שגופו כוסה בקעקועים, שבעליו אף ענד שרשרת על צווארו ושעון על אחת מרגליו
Drugged and defenseless: the shocking trend of tattooing pets
Once used to mark animals as property, tattooing pets is now widely viewed as abuse as awareness of animal rights grows, raising concerns over health risks, owner justifications and legal consequences 
Yogev Israeli, Tom Leitner | 14:13 | 05.16.26
זריחה ברמת גן
Temperatures drop below seasonal average, chance of light rain | Weather forecast
The cooling trend will continue with slightly lower temperatures and possible morning drizzle in northern and central Israel, before hot, dry conditions and heat stress return Sunday, along with haze in the south; conditions will stabilize Monday
ynet | 07:22 | 05.16.26
Sea trutles
First sea turtle nests of the season found on Israel’s beaches
Nature and Parks Authority says 3 loggerhead nests have been located in recent days as hundreds of volunteers scan beaches each morning
ynet Global | 09:20 | 05.15.26
נמל יפו
Significant drop in temperatures with some rain possible
Friday will be cloudy, and temperatures will drop significantly; on Saturday there may be light local rain in the north and on the coastal plain, but on Sunday there will be a change to hot and dry weather
ynet | 05:40 | 05.15.26
The Great Isaiah Scroll
Voice from the desert: Great Isaiah Scroll to return to public display
Oldest known complete manuscript of a biblical book will be shown for four months only after being moved to protected storage following the outbreak of war; timed-entry tickets required
ynet Global | 18:55 | 05.14.26
המנהרה הקדומה שנחשפה בירושלים
Ancient tunnel found under Jerusalem - and no one knows why it’s there
The tunnel, found during excavations before construction of a new neighborhood north of Ramat Rachel, may have been linked to quarrying or lime production, but remains an archaeological mystery
ynet Global | 14:02 | 05.14.26
כלבים משוטטים באזור עוטף עזה
Stray Gaza dog packs terrorize border farms
Local veterinarian warns dozens of stray dogs cross from Gaza daily, attacking livestock and raising fears of rabies as Western Negev authorities struggle to contain them
Alexandra Lukash | 09:08 | 05.14.26
ים המלח
Israel heatwave brings scorching weather, sharp cooldown — then another spike
A sharp temperature swing will bring scorching conditions across much of Israel, followed by a significant cooldown, brisk winds and a chance of light local rain before heat stress rises again
ynet | 07:36 | 05.14.26
חוף הסלע בבת ים
Seasonal weather returns before heat spike
Temperatures drop Wednesday as heat stress eases, but hot, dry spell expected across most of Israel on Thursday before another cooldown
ynet | 06:31 | 05.13.26
גור האריות שנמצא בביר הדאג'
Palestinian man gets 30 months for trying to sell lion cub; authorities say animal never found
Military court in West Bank sentences Palestinian man under plea deal after WhatsApp messages showed he had offered the protected animal for sale, while authorities said he also illegally held an M16 rifle
Ilana Curiel | 05:14 | 05.13.26
מזג אוויר שרבי בחוף מציצים בתל אביב
Heat wave across Israel as temperatures surge ahead of midweek cooldown | Weather forecast
Temperatures are expected to spike Tuesday with very high UV radiation levels, before cooling on Wednesday, rising again Thursday with hotter-than-usual conditions and returning to seasonal norms across most of Israel by Friday
ynet | 07:09 | 05.12.26
הממצא שהתגלה בחאן סהרונים
Boy finds ancient Roman treasure on show-and-tell hunt in southern Israel
Dor Wolynitz, 8, was hiking with families of reservists in the Ramon Crater when he spotted an unusual stone, later identified as a fragment of a 1,700-year-old statuette
ynet | 09:58 | 05.11.26
תושבי בת ים מתמודדים עם השרב הכבד
Above-average temperatures expected ahead of intense heat wave | weather forecast
No significant change in temperatures is expected Tuesday, but heat loads will intensify Wednesday as hot, dry conditions set in before a sharp cooldown midweek and another rise in temperatures Thursday
ynet | 06:52 | 05.11.26
Temperatures rise after cold spell as Israel heads into hotter-than-usual weather
Temperatures will continue climbing Sunday after last week’s cold spell, with moderate heat stress expected in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea coast and Arava; the heat wave is forecast to peak Tuesday before easing Wednesday
ynet | 05:52 | 05.10.26
לוטרה בשמורת החולה
Israel's elusive top predator lives in the Sea of Galilee, but can it survive what comes next?
The Eurasian otter, found mainly in the Sea of Galilee and Hula Valley, is critically endangered locally; ecologist Amit Dolev explains how roadkill, drying streams and lost water corridors threaten its survival in the wild
Yael Maslaton, Zavit | 05:40 | 05.10.26
שלושה לווייתני ראשתן גדול-ראש שוחים קרוב לפני הים הקריבי, מול חופי דומיניקה
Robot eavesdrops on sperm whales, then follows their voices through the deep
Scientists say an autonomous glider can detect sperm whale clicks, separate voices and change course underwater, opening the door to longer studies of how the animals coordinate, raise calves and respond to human noise
Yogev Israeli | 02:23 | 05.10.26
חוף הים בתל אביב
Temperatures rise across Israel as heat stress expected to intensify | Weather forecast
Temperatures will continue to rise across Israel, with stronger coastal winds Saturday afternoon, heavier heat stress expected Sunday, slight cooling Monday and hotter, heatwave-like conditions returning Tuesday
ynet | 06:31 | 05.09.26
חופי אשקלון
Temperatures rise across Israel after cold spell
Friday brings clear to partly cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures, with a warmer weekend ahead and heavier heat stress expected in eastern Israel by Sunday
ynet | 09:18 | 05.08.26
כריש בשפך נחל חדרה
Blood tests reveal industrial pollutants in sharks off Israel’s Mediterranean coast
Haifa University researchers found unusual levels of chemicals, including rare metals, in sharks near Hadera’s power plant, raising concern over industrial and desalination impacts on marine life
Yogev Israeli | 16:41 | 05.07.26
בדרך אל הים
Two sea turtles return to Mediterranean after months of rehabilitation
Kesem, found weak near the Hadera Stream mouth earlier this year, released at Beit Yanai Beach with Poleg after both were rehabilitated at the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center
Ilana Curiel | 11:33 | 05.07.26
התרנגולות המתות כמה שעות אחרי החתונה
140 chickens allegedly died from ‘loud wedding music’
A poultry farmer in northern India filed a police complaint after claiming his chickens died while a wedding procession passed near his farm; the DJ was arrested and released on bail
ynet | 11:12 | 05.06.26
תופעת "זוהר העננים" בשמי אינדונזיה
What causes cloud iridescence? The science of rainbow-colored clouds
Cloud iridescence is a rare optical phenomenon in which sunlight interacts with tiny particles in clouds, creating rainbow-like colors that turn the sky into a striking display
Yogev Israeli | 08:53 | 05.06.26
זכרון יעקב
Forecast: chance of local rain in northern, central Israel as temperatures rise
Cloudy skies and light rain are possible in northern and central Israel, with temperatures rising slightly but remaining below seasonal norms; more warming is expected in the coming days
ynet | 07:45 | 05.06.26
טקס קבורה בבית הקברות פריירי קריק
Green burial’s quiet revolution: human composting gains ground
More Americans are turning to green burial and other sustainable alternatives, finding comfort in the idea that death can return life to nature while reducing environmental harm
Yogev Israeli, AP | 04:55 | 05.06.26
Light rain expected as temperatures stay below seasonal average
Northern and central Israel will see mostly light local rain Tuesday, with temperatures below the seasonal average before a gradual warmup brings conditions back to normal by Friday
ynet | 06:34 | 05.05.26
שלח במרומי החרמון
First May snow in years hits Mount Hermon as storms sweep Israel | Watch
Thunderstorms brought rare May rain to the north and center, with Shavei Tzion and Tzuriel recording 8 millimeters and Haifa and Kiryat Shmona 6 millimeters
Yair Kraus, Eitan Glickman | 12:55 | 05.04.26
טפטוף בחולון
Forecast: Sharp drop in temperatures, local rain in central Israel
It will be colder than usual, with occasional rain in the north and snow on Mount Hermon; local rain may fall in the north and center overnight
ynet | 05:45 | 05.04.26
חגיגות ל"ג בעומר בתל אביב
Small bonfire, big damage: Lag B’Omer’s pollution problem
Thousands of small Lag B’Omer bonfires across Israel combine to create an unusual cloud of pollution that harms health and the environment, but simple changes in habits can significantly reduce the damage
Noa Gonen, Zavit | 06:38 | 05.03.26
שלג וערפל באתר החרמון
Rain and cold return, possible snow on Mount Hermon: 'Rare event that occurs once every 15 years'
Toward noon, cool, humid air will move in and temperatures will drop considerably; Local rain is expected to fall mainly in the north of the country, in the mountains and in the east; Starting in the evening, there may be snow on Mount Hermon. 
ynet | 06:09 | 05.03.26
Environment & Archaeology
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