Environment & Archaeology
שיטפונות בנחל עומר
Weather forecast: Temperatures rise across Israel, light drizzle possible
Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with no significant change in temperatures; light drizzle is possible in northern and central parts of the country
ynet | 05:37 | 12.18.25
פלמינגו בשמורת חוף הבונים
Rain tapers off as Israel faces unseasonably cold weather
Showers expected to end by afternoon with frost risk overnight; Thursday to bring slight warming, with weekend drizzle possible in north and central regions as temperatures gradually return to seasonal norms
ynet | 06:25 | 12.17.25
הצפה בכביש בדרום
Rain sweeps Israel from north to south as flooding closes highways | Forecast for Hanukkah
Roads to Eilat opened close to midnight; Local rains will continue in the next two days, mainly in the south of the country; and from Thursday until the end of the holiday no more rain is expected
Yaron Drukman, Sivan Hilaie | 04:19 | 12.16.25
גשר צאלים וכביש 90 באיזור מלונות ים המלח
Eilat cut off as flooding shuts all access roads to Israel’s southern city
Police closed all roads leading to Eilat due to flooding just days after Storm Byron, shutting major highways including Route 90, while allowing limited travel only for local residents and passengers heading to Ramon Airport
Sivan Hilaie | 20:42 | 12.15.25
ברקים בראש הנקרה
New rain system hits Israel days after Storm Byron, flood warnings issued
Rain system moving across Israel, bringing heavy rainfall, colder temperatures and flood risks, particularly in the coastal plain, the Shephelah and the Negev
ynet correspondents | 15:29 | 12.15.25
הצפות בקריית גת בעקבות גשמים עזים - סופת ביירון
After Storm Byron, heavy rains expected to return with flooding in southern and central Israel
Another rain system is expected over the next two days, mainly in southern Israel, bringing flooding and traffic disruptions; rain will peak Monday night, with heavy downpours forecast for Ashdod, Ashkelon, the Gaza border area and the northern Negev, and strong rain also expected in central Israel
Ilana Curiel | 01:55 | 12.15.25
עליית הטמפרטורות במדינות ערב
Escalating climate crisis: Arab region boils under record heat with devastating impact
Arab states saw the hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising twice the global rate; UN-backed report warns of worsening droughts, deadly floods and escalating climate risks across one of the world’s most water-stressed areas
Yogev Israeli | 19:41 | 12.14.25
Antiquity workers prepare to unveil the assembly of two giant alabaster statues for the prominent Pharoah Amenhotep III, in the southern city of Luxor, Egypt, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
Egypt unveils reassembled colossi of pharaoh after 20-year restoration in Luxor
Massive alabaster statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III rise again in southern Egypt as part of a decades-long effort to revive his ancient mortuary temple and boost tourism; officials call it a milestone for cultural heritage and economic revival
Associated Press | 18:46 | 12.14.25
אכזיב
The rare 24 hours of Storm Byron - and the 'orange warning'
A preliminary summary of the storm points to an extreme rainfall event, felt most strongly along the southern coast and in the western Negev, with record precipitation in the Carmel region
Ilana Curiel | 06:56 | 12.14.25
אכזיב
Heavy rain set to return after Storm Byron batters Israel with record numbers
Officials said rainfall totals in parts of southern coastal plain and western Negev reached roughly half of annual average in just two days; in some locations, it was the wettest 24-hour period since the 1990s
Ilana Curiel | 22:50 | 12.13.25
הר הגעש אביטל ברמת הגולן
Dormant volcanoes in the Golan could erupt again, scientists say
Mount Avital and Mount Bental last erupted about 100,000 years ago and are part of shared volcanic system; scientists say eruptions would show warning signs, but stress earthquakes along Dead Sea Rift pose far greater and more immediate danger
Yogev Israeli | 18:59 | 12.13.25
כבאות והצלה הצפה בית שיקמה ביירון פינוי היפותרמיה
Flooding, rescues and hypothermia as Storm Byron sweeps Israel
Heavy rain from Storm Byron triggered flooding and dozens of rescues across southern Israel; cars were submerged in Ashkelon, residents were trapped in homes, a man died of hypothermia in Jerusalem and searches continue for a missing teen near the Yarkon River
Roni Green Shaulov, Ilana Curiel, Shilo Freid, Gilad Cohen, Yair Kraus | 11:35 | 12.12.25
ברקים בראש הנקרה
Weekend forecast | Search continues for missing teen in Yarkon as flooding near Ashkelon sends seven to hospital
Thunderstorms and flooding possible through the morning as Byron weakens; rains ease later, missing Bnei Brak teen still unaccounted for and residents rescued from flooded homes
Yaron Drukman, Ilana Curiel, Shilo Freid, Gilad Cohen | 07:59 | 12.12.25
ברקים בראש הנקרה
Storm Byron soaks Israel, triggers floods, rescues and ongoing searches
Heavy rain brings record‑level totals in parts of the country, causes urban flooding, road closures and multiple rescues, and prompt searches for missing people, as forecasters warn of continued rain, flash flood risks and renewed storms in coming days
ynet correspondents | 02:54 | 12.12.25
ברקים בראש הנקרה
Photographer who captured Storm Byron over the sea: ‘It’s a monster, I saw it move in real time’
Amir Yarchi of Kibbutz Kabri documented lightning over Rosh Hanikra as flooding hit Yavne, Rishon Lezion and Nahariya; rescue teams pulled trapped motorists from flooded roads, and authorities warned of continued storm hazards across Israel
Yair Kraus | 18:44 | 12.11.25
נחל הירקון מתמלא לאחר הגשמים
Storm Byron: Teen rescued from submerged car in Yavne
Heavy rain from Storm Byron flooded cities across Israel, trapping motorists, swamping homes and a supermarket, and closing major roads; snow fell on Mount Hermon as the IMS warned of continued flood risk from the coastal plain to the northern Negev
ynet correspondents | 16:20 | 12.11.25
תל אביב
Storm Byron slams Israel with heavy rain, flooding fears from coast to desert
Downpours set to continue through Thursday, with up to 150 millimeters along the coast; flooding was expected in the coastal plain and the Shephelah, and flash floods remained a risk in the northern Negev and Judean Desert
Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 01:32 | 12.11.25
הסופה ביירון בצילום לוויין של נאס"א מ-9 בדצמבר
Storm Byron prompts a weather red alert as up to 5.9 inches of rain are forecast in Israel
Showers are expected to intensify during the night, with a peak expected overnight; the Israel Meteorological Service issues an early red alert for 100 to 150 mm of rain and possible flooding
Sivan Hilaie | 16:36 | 12.10.25
ברק פגע בעץ בדרך בר לב בתל אביב
Storm Byron is here: 2.6 inches of rain in Tel Aviv, soldiers in the south sent home early
After a rainy night nationwide, showers will intensify toward noon; IDF to release soldiers from remote southern bases, equip troops with winter gear; snow falls on Mount Hermon summit | Watch
ynet correspondents | 12:06 | 12.10.25
המפסלת הביזנטית לאחר הוצאה מהמים
1,500-year-old chisel found in Byzantine‑era shipwreck off Haifa coast
Joint study by University of Haifa and Rafael reveals rare find; shape reconstructed using a Rafael micro-CT device designed for security purposes; findings expected to contribute to understanding of daily life, trade and vessels during Byzantine period
Yogev Israeli | 09:50 | 12.10.25
ברקים מעל תל אביב בסערה "ביירון"
This is only the beginning: Byron storm to drench Israel’s coast with heavy rain and thunder through Friday
Flood fears rise, flights may be delayed, and municipal boats are on standby. More than 50 mm fell Tuesday in Haifa and the Carmel, with triple that expected along the coast soon. Hotspots, risks and radar ahead.
Yaron Drukman | 06:29 | 12.10.25
כפר סבא: הכנות לסופה "ביירון" פתיחת בורות ניקוז
Why is the coming storm called Byron?
Israel enters its fifth year naming major storms with Cyprus and Greece, though almost none earned names in the past two years; the next Hebrew names on this year’s list are Gaya, Jonathan and Maya
ynet correspondents | 19:52 | 12.09.25
סוללת ליתיום לשוק הרכב
Israeli researchers find porous materials may unlock major breakthroughs in clean energy tech
Technion scientists review how porous materials move heat, charge and mass across scales, arguing that smarter pore design could boost batteries, solar systems and fuel production and accelerate development of next-generation clean energy
ynet Global | 18:23 | 12.09.25
הצפות בנתיבי איילון
Israel braces for flooding as Storm Byron brings heavy rain and strong winds
Forecasters say the storm will peak late Wednesday into Thursday, with up to 200 mm of rain, flash-flood risks from the coast to the Negev, possible road closures and strong winds, though officials stress Tel Aviv area will not be inundated
Ilana Curiel, Sharon Kidon | 14:03 | 12.09.25
ברקים בשמי תל אביב
Ahead of Storm Byron: rainfall records overnight with the worst still ahead
Storm will begin today and peak on Thursday with dozens of millimeters of rain in a few hours, strong winds, fears of flooding and the expectation of flooding in cities; Israel Meteorological Service: 'All of December's precipitation in 24 hours'
ynet | 06:30 | 12.09.25
סופת ברקים ורעמים בירושלים
Storm Byron set to unleash torrential rain across Israel: 'Tel Aviv won’t be fully protected'
Total rainfall is expected to reach about 200 millimeters, with dozens of millimeters — potentially up to 100 — falling within a few hours
Ilana Curiel | 22:22 | 12.08.25
אינטראקציה בין גור הלבן הנדיר באנטארקטיקה לאחד מהוריו
Israeli photographer captures rare white fur seal pup on Antarctic expedition
In documenting the pup’s first hours, Matan Sharon captured extraordinary interactions rarely seen among Antarctic fur seals
Yogev Israeli | 21:26 | 12.08.25
שיטפון בנחל נקרות
Weather forecast: rain expected early week, stormier weather arriving Wednesday
Local showers are possible today and tomorrow, with a storm system bringing rain and thunderstorms from Wednesday in the north and center, spreading to the northern Negev; officials warn of flooding along the coast and in the lowlands, and of flash floods in the Jordan Valley, Judean Desert and Dead Sea
ynet | 06:40 | 12.08.25
שיטפון בנחל נקרות
'A year’s worth of rain in hours': Eilat reopening after southern Israel lashed by rare desert storms
Torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across the Arava and Negev, filling long-dry reservoirs and blocking every road into Eilat for 9 hours; dozens rescued from flash floods as authorities warn of further storms and lingering travel disruptions
Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash, Sivan Hilaie | 12:19 | 12.07.25
חילוץ אזרחים מהשיטפון בדרום
Residents in south require rescue after massive floods from extreme rainfall
Eilat was cut off for 9 hours; IDF base damaged; Dozens of streams overflowed after more than the average amount  of rain for the entire year fell in the Arava in just hours; Rain is expected to return  on Wednesday - mainly in north, center
Yoav Zitun, Meir Turgeman, Ilana Curiel | 04:00 | 12.07.25
נחל עומר בערבה התיכונה
Torrential rains cut off Eilat as flash floods sweep the south
Heavy storms unleash flash floods across the southern Negev and Arava, cutting off all roads to Eilat, flooding city streets and triggering rescue operations, as rare rainfall totals hit record levels and authorities warn public to avoid desert riverbeds
Ilana Curiel, Gilad Carmeli | 17:14 | 12.06.25
שיטפונות בנחל עומר
Weather shift: heavy rain to hit Israel; routes to Eilat may close
After an unseasonably hot day, rain and thunderstorms will spread nationwide, bringing sharp temperature drops and a high risk of flash floods in southern and eastern streams; Police warn key roads to Eilat may close from midday Saturday
ynet Global | 06:23 | 12.06.25
כלב דם
Not dumb, just independent: the dog breeds that are hardest to train
From the Afghan hound that may need 80 repeats to grasp a new command to the scent hounds who follow their noses, these breeds are often ranked low in obedience; experts say they are not stupid, just stubborn, independent and built for other jobs
Yogev Israeli | 02:47 | 12.06.25
שקיעה בעין גב
Weather forecast: brief heat spike before widespread rain and winterlike chill
Hotter-than-usual conditions persist Friday with possible haze and a light shower in the east; temperatures drop Saturday as thunderstorms spread nationwide, with high flash-flood risk in desert wadis
ynet Global | 06:10 | 12.05.25
השבת עשרות ממצאים ארכיאולוגיים מהאתר הארכיאולוגי בורג' לסאנה
Israel seizes rare artifacts in Palestinian villa built atop major archaeological site
Civil Administration inspectors recovered coins, Byzantine-era columns and other looted items from the Burj Lasanan hilltop site, saying the unauthorized construction damaged layers dating from the Iron Age to the Crusader period
Yoav Zitun | 20:18 | 12.04.25
קשת בענן בחדרה
Weather forecast: unseasonable heat with cooler weather and flood risk by Saturday
Temperatures will be hotter than usual today and continue rising Friday, with light local rain and haze possible; a change arrives Saturday with cooler weather and rain starting in the south and spreading nationwide; Sunday will bring a sharper drop in temperatures
ynet | 05:58 | 12.04.25
חוות תנינים בפצאל
Israel killed hundreds of crocs in West Bank farm over fears they’d be weaponized in terror attack
Authorities say the Petza’el farm had years of safety violations, repeated crocodile escapes and worsening conditions, prompting the culling; animal-welfare groups condemn the decision and accuse regulators of withholding key information
Ilana Curiel | 16:43 | 12.03.25
שריפת פסולת ברשות הפלסטינית
West Bank waste burners should be ‘shot in the head,’ lawmaker says as environment committee meets
As residents choke on smoke from Palestinian waste fires, Knesset Member Tzvi Sukkot calls it terror and urges lethal force; Environment Minister Silman says ‘Shin Bet and the IDF must be brought in with full force’
Ilana Curiel | 13:53 | 12.03.25
האוח העיטי, לאחר החילוץ
IDF troops rescue endangered eagle owl found caged in a Palestinian village
The soldiers found a caged eagle owl during an operation in a Palestinian village and handed it to Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority; troops say it was ‘clear we were saving it from the horrific conditions’
Ilana Curiel | 09:31 | 12.03.25
אובך בירושלים
Israel braces for weekend storms after record-warm November
After an unusually hot, dry November marked by two heat waves, Israel faces a sharp weather shift with thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and flash flood risks in the south and east as conditions turn unsettled heading into the weekend
Ilana Curiel | 06:00 | 12.03.25
התן חושף שיניים
Jackal tries to attack hiker in northern Israel: ‘It came at me without any fear’
An Israeli hiker says a jackal charged at him on the Amud Stream trail, forcing him to fight it off with his phone before slipping and tumbling down a slope; he says the animal showed no fear, raising concerns it may have been exposed to rabies
Ilana Curiel | 16:29 | 12.02.25
הכינרת
Weather forecast: unseasonably warm ahead of further heating this week
Temperatures will rise through the week, with a slight increase Wednesday and another on Thursday; by Friday the country will heat up further, reaching unseasonably hot levels that may approach sharav conditions, the region’s dry heat waves
ynet | 06:03 | 12.02.25
טפטוף בחולון
Forecast: morning showers, then warmer-than-usual temperatures
Light rain will linger into early afternoon, mainly in northern and central Israel. Temperatures dip but stay above seasonal norms. Tuesday warms with possible drizzle on the coast, then stronger easterly winds Wednesday and more warming Thursday
ynet Global | 06:40 | 12.01.25
כלב גולדן רטריבר, שהשתתף במחקר, מפגין "התנהגות טובה"
There are similarities between behavior of golden retrievers and humans
Researchers have discovered genes that underlie specific behavioral traits in golden retrievers—from trainability to fear of strangers—also shape the personality and mental health of humans; This could help address needs of our four-legged friends
Yogev Israeli | 03:35 | 12.01.25
חוץ הצוק, תל אביב
Tel Aviv, Herzliya plan expanded gender-segregated beach for Haredi public
Plan led by Interior Ministry would create a large gender-segregated beach north of Cliff Beach, replacing existing sites in Tel Aviv and Herzliya; while backed by both cities, critics warn it limits public beach access as population grows
Amitai Gazit, Calcalist | 14:50 | 11.30.25
קשת בענן כפולה בקריית אונו
Rain returns as northern Israel braces for heaviest showers after unseasonably warm weekend
Cooler weather hits the north and center after a warm weekend, with up to 25 mm of rain expected in the north and strong coastal winds; temps drop further Monday before clearing later in the week
ynet | 07:11 | 11.30.25
שיטפונות בנחל עומר
Israel sees unseasonably warm weekend ahead of rain, cooler weather
Temperatures remain above average Saturday, especially in the mountains and inland areas, but a shift begins Sunday with local showers, stronger winds and a gradual return to seasonal norms across much of the country
ynet | 10:19 | 11.29.25
הכינרת
Weather forecast: Weekend warmup expected before local rain arrives Sunday
Temperatures will rise in the mountains and inland, with brisk winds in the north and center; local showers are expected Sunday in northern and central Israel with cooler weather, followed by light rain and further cooling Monday
ynet | 07:30 | 11.28.25
עמלץ לבן
Why are sharks attacking the internet?
Sharks have damaged critical internet cables in rare but real incidents, mistaking them for prey; as the digital world leans heavily on fragile infrastructure resting on the ocean floor, experts say outdated protections and marine curiosity are a risky mix
Ilan Levinsohn, Rinat Perera Danieli | 09:03 | 11.27.25
נופשים בחוף בוגרשוב
Weather forecast: temperatures rise, unseasonably warm
A cooling trend will begin Sunday, bringing temperatures back to seasonal averages; local showers are expected mainly in northern Israel, with a chance of rain in the center; gusty winds are forecast along the coastal plain
ynet | 06:44 | 11.27.25
גינת כלבי הנחייה שנחנכה באוניברסיטת בן-גוריון
Lesson in humanity and giving: Ben-Gurion University opens new guide dog training park
Ben-Gurion University has opened a dedicated guide dog training park on its Beer Sheva campus, giving student foster families a safe place to train and play while strengthening their role in preparing future service dogs for Israelis with vision loss
Yogev Israeli | 06:29 | 11.27.25
קשת בענן באילת אחרי הגשמים
After a wintry day, temperatures rise | Here's the full forecast
Wednesday will be partly cloudy to clear and there will be a slight increase in temperatures, especially in the mountains and inland; The warming trend will continue into the weekend
ynet | 06:03 | 11.26.25
ברקים שתועדו מעל קריית אונו
Weather: Sharp temperature drop, scattered showers after record heat, flood warnings issued
After several days of record-breaking heat, Israel sees a turnaround Tuesday with local downpours and isolated thunderstorms. Flood warnings are in effect for the coast and Judean Desert streams. Rain fades later; cooler air settles in
07:08 | 11.25.25
כלבים משוטטים בנתיב העשרה
Out of Control: Stray dog packs terrorize Gaza border communities
Residents of Gaza-border communities are calling on the state to address a growing threat from stray dog packs crossing from Gaza, saying they should not be left to deal with the crisis alone; 'I don’t go out for walks outside the kibbutz anymore', says a resident of Kerem Shalom 
Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 01:40 | 11.25.25
Lone soldiers
Lone soldiers join Christian friends of Israel to plant tulips in the Galilee
At Kibbutz Hannaton, members of Christians for Israel International join new Garin Tzabar lone IDF soldiers from North America to plant hundreds of tulip bulbs, marking a show of solidarity ahead of their upcoming enlistment
ynet Global | 22:16 | 11.24.25
ברקים שתועדו מעל קריית אונו
Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected after days of record heat across Israel
Sharp weather shift expected overnight, bringing flood and flash-flood risks from the coast to the desert; sudden shift follows a five-day heatwave that shattered November temperature records across Israel
Ilana Curiel | 21:46 | 11.24.25
Hayli Gubbi eruption
Volcano erupts in northern Ethiopia after 12,000 years | Watch satellite image
A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupts for the first time in recorded history, sending ash across the Red Sea and covering nearby villages as residents feared for their livelihoods
ynet | 18:51 | 11.24.25
זהב לא התגלה שם. ההסתערות על המקום
Syrian crowds stormed cave they thought full of gold, but instead discovered a Roman tomb
Crowds from the Daraa and Quneitra provinces arrived at a construction site in the town of Al-Hara following rumors of a cave containing a gold treasure; antiquities officials revealed that the site contained an ancient Roman tomb and archaeological finds, but no gold was discovered there
Lior Ben Ari | 10:16 | 11.24.25
ציפורים נודדות
Autumn bird migration in Israel peaks as over 500 million birds fly south
This year, thanks to special weather conditions, several species of birds arrived here in even greater numbers than ever before, and there were also rare visitors that overjoyed birdwatchers
Ilana Curiel | 08:58 | 11.24.25
נחל צין בערבה התיכונה
Weather forecast: Unseasonable heat, hail and sudden floods
Temperatures will dip but remain warmer than usual; overnight, weather will shift with showers and isolated thunderstorms starting in the north and spreading to the center; tomorrow brings local rain, with warming expected Wednesday
ynet | 06:01 | 11.24.25
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