Environment & Archaeology
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
צילומי הזוהר הצפוני היפים בעולם
Israeli photographer among winners of 2025 global Northern Lights photo contest
Roi Levi is featured among 25 photographers in annual Northern Lights competition, joining 25 winners from around the world whose stunning images showcase auroras in rare and breathtaking locations across both hemispheres
Asaf Rozen | 22:38 | 12.10.25
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
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
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
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
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
דולפין סוסא אוסטרלי חובש ספוג ככובע
Dolphins debut a new fashion trend: sea-sponge hats — scientists say it may be underwater flirting
Dolphins off Western Australia have been spotted wearing sea sponges on their heads—an unexplained behavior researchers think may be a new cultural trend, possibly used by males to impress females in a kind of marine courtship ritual
Dr. Yonat Eshchar | 22:01 | 11.23.25
נופשים בחוף בוגרשוב
Forecast: slight drop in temperatures, still warmer than usual; rain returns Monday night
After the broken November heat records, Sunday also will be hotter than usual; on Monday temperatures are expected to drop slightly, and at night rain is expected accompanied by thunderstorms
ynet | 05:43 | 11.23.25
השועל והוערב, לפני הנפילה
Desert fox survives fall from cliff near Mar Saba monastery
The video, shot by nature photographer Shmuel Prochter, shows the fox climbing a cliff with a crow nearby; the crow appeared to startle the fox, which slipped and fell into thick bushes below; the animal then climbed back up to a nearby den
Ilana Curiel | 21:53 | 11.22.25
קשת בענן
Weather forecast: Heatwave to persist through Monday; brief, heavy rain expected early Tuesday
Israel’s unseasonable heatwave broke more November records, with temperatures from the Hula Valley to Eilat soaring well above average; relief is expected soon, with a short but intense rainfall late Monday night into early Tuesday
ynet | 18:39 | 11.22.25
מבלים בחוף בוגרשוב בתל אביב
Israel swelters through record November heat as temperatures far above normal persist
Israel’s record-breaking November heatwave persists Saturday with clear skies, strong easterly winds and high temperatures; slight cooling expected Sunday and Monday before nighttime showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash floods
ynet | 07:00 | 11.22.25
מבלים בחוף בוגרשוב בתל אביב
Weather forecast: weekend heatwave, strong eastern winds
On Friday there will be a slight increase in temperatures, and strong easterly winds will blow; the warmer-than-normal weather is expected to continue at least until Monday 
ynet | 06:38 | 11.21.25
ד"ר עומרי לוי במעבדה החדשה שלו במכון המחקר מיגל
Israeli researchers discover plant-based compound that kills harmful fungi
Scientists from the MIGAL Galilee Research Institute, Tel-Hai College and the Technion found that plant-derived ferulic acid disrupts fungal sterol production, enhances existing antifungal drugs and reduces crop damage, paving the way for eco-friendly treatments
ynet | 09:23 | 11.20.25
תחנת הכוח הגרעינית ב אי שלושת המילין ב פנסילבניה ארה"ב בתמונה ב-1979 אז אירעה שם תאונה גרעינית
Trump's DOE grants Microsoft partner $1B loan to restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor
The Trump administration approved a $1 billion federal loan to Constellation Energy to restart the Three Mile Island reactor, with Microsoft set to buy all its power for two decades; Move highlights nuclear energy’s growing role in fueling AI and data centers
Dennis Bihler | 11:39 | 11.19.25
סלמנדרות בכרמל
Rain has brought out the salamanders, but they are endangered
This beautiful amphibian emerged from its nest thanks to the rains, but is in danger of extinction in Israel; With a slim chance of survival, protecting waterways is critical to their continued existence
Ilana Curiel | 08:41 | 11.19.25
מתרחצים בחוף ים באשדוד בזמן החיפושים אחר הכריש
Israel braces for unseasonable heatwave with high winds, haze
Temperatures climb well above average across the country, with gusty easterly winds and possible haze expected through Saturday
ynet | 05:49 | 11.19.25
אנשים מבלים בחוף הים במהלך גל חום קיצוני
Forecast: hot, clear weather across Israel as temperatures climb
Strong easterly winds expected in the north and the central highlands, with brisk easterly winds continuing through the day in the northern mountains; light haze is possible, especially in higher elevations and in eastern areas
ynet | 07:27 | 11.18.25
חזירי בר משוטטים בחיפה
Farmers helpless as wild boars ravage Arava communities, destroy crops
Growers in Ein Tamar and Neot HaKikar say wild boar herds have grown more aggressive, destroying crops and causing heavy financial losses; while some cross from Jordan, most come from long-standing population near the Sdom Salt Flats
Ilana Curiel | 16:55 | 11.17.25
קשת בענן בחופי יפו תל אביב
Israel warms up after stormy weekend as temperatures climb
After a stormy weekend, skies clear and temperatures climb above seasonal norms; strong winds and possible haze expected through Thursday, with unusually hot and dry weather forecast nationwide
ynet | 08:59 | 11.17.25
קשת בענן בגבעתיים
After a winter weekend: Another change in the weather | Full forecast
Light local rain is still expected today in central Israel and the northern Negev, tomorrow temperatures will return to normal for the season - and on Tuesday it will be hotter than usual and drier; 'No further rain systems are on the horizon' the Meteorological Service says
Ilana Curiel | 06:01 | 11.16.25
קשת בענן בגבעתיים
Unseasonal storm batters Israel with heavy rain, strong winds
Winter system brings flooding risks, falling trees and cooler-than-average temperatures across Israel; rain expected to ease Sunday, with warming trend starting Monday and above-average heat by Tuesday, especially along the coast and lowlands
ynet | 09:26 | 11.15.25
תיעוד: חילוץ זוג מרכב שטבע באשקלון
Watch: rescue teams pull drivers from flooded cars as storm batters Israel
Heavy rain from northern Israel to Ashkelon triggered widespread flooding, car rescues and power outages. Hail fell in several cities and a double rainbow appeared in the center as temperatures dropped sharply and more flooding is expected
11:05 | 11.14.25
ברקים שתועדו מעל קריית אונו
Weather forecast: heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms to continue across Israel
Forecasters say the storm system will continue through the weekend with more rain, thunderstorms and below-average temperatures
ynet | 06:33 | 11.14.25
החשופית Caloria militaris
Sea slugs may help reduce jellyfish swarms along Israel’s coast
A new study by researchers at the University of Haifa has revealed that the brightly colored sea slug, Caloria militaris, who has recently appeared in the eastern Mediterranean, feeds on jellyfish polyps without absorbing their stinging capsules
ynet | 06:17 | 11.14.25
היערכות לקראת מזג אוויר סוער וחשש לשטפונות בסוף השבוע
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flood risk as Israel braces for stormy weekend
Temperatures to drop below seasonal average as showers spread from north to Negev; emergency services on high alert for flooding, with rescue teams, fire crews and water units deployed nationwide
ynet | 06:10 | 11.13.25
מזג אוויר סוער בנמל תל אביב
Weather forecast: Israel braces for significant rainfall, cooler temperatures
Rain will gradually intensify from Thursday and continue through the weekend, with flooding possible along the coast and in southern desert areas
ynet Global | 06:34 | 11.12.25
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