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Stormy weather covers northern Israel white as Jerusalem sees first snow

Schools in Golan Heights have been closed as authorities work to clear all roads in area; IDF warns hikers to pay attention to routes as many areas covered by snow have old landmines; Jerusalem authorities say they are prepared for heavy snow, but chances are slim

Avihu Shapira, Danny Roup, Ahiya Raved, Haim Goldich, Alexandra Lukash, Einav Halabi , 19:44, 01.19.22

Trees have their New Year, too

This year's Tu B’Shevat holiday saw many Israelis enjoy and care for trees planted in previous years due to Israel observing 'Shemita' and letting ground lay fallow, meaning no big tree-planting projects or programs will take place

The Media Line , 13:23, 01.18.22

After rain departs, Israel hit with frosty spell

Cold and dry weather expected to persist throughout the week with local showers before temperatures rise again over the weekend; Jerusalem bracing for off-chance of snow

Danny Rupp, Alexandra Lukash , 20:29, 01.17.22

Washington, Moscow said to be behind secret Israel-Lebanon gas deal

Neither Israel nor Lebanon acknowledged deal; Lebanon minister issues denial as agreement would legitimize Israel, which is unacceptable to Hezbollah and other Iranian partners

The Media Line , 10:42, 01.17.22

Israeli streets become submerged after weekend downpour

Road closures reported in central Israel following powerful cloudburst; several people rescued in Petah Tikva and Kfar Qassem from waterlogged vehicles; citizens lament poor drainage

Danny Rupp , 11:26, 01.16.22

Israelis warned to ‘batten down hatches’ as winter storm hits country

Police says it is preparing to provide emergency services to travelers on the country’s roads; asks public to avoid parking underground, swimming in the sea until the storm passes

TPS , 23:08, 01.13.22

Israel faces crisis over tree-planting, violent protests in Negev

Jewish National Fund continues tree planting campaign under heavy police protection as protesters hurl stones, block roads and torch vehicles; protests erupted over dispute between al-Atrash Bedouin tribe and Israel over land

AP, Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash , 13:01, 01.12.22

6.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Cyprus, felt in Israel

Geological Survey says quake's epicenter is located 369 kilometers from Nahariya in Eastern Mediterranean region; Israelis report feeling tremors across country, including in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Be'er Sheva

Tal Amoday, Ahiya Raved‎ , 09:16, 01.11.22

2021 world's fifth-hottest year on record, EU scientists say

Copernicus Climate Change Service says the last seven years were the world's warmest 'by a clear margin' in records dating back to 1850

Reuters , 16:21, 01.10.22

Massive waterspout spins up off Israeli coast

Owing to rapidly fluctuating temperatures, unusual tornado-like weather phenomenon caught on camera off the shores of the southern city Ashdod, wowing passersby

Danny Rup, Matan Tzuri , 18:48, 01.03.22

Reducing food waste in Israel requires national effort, year-end report says

According to Leket report, estimated cost of food waste in 2020 in Israel stood at $6 billion, with a total of 2.5 million tons food, of which about half could have been saved, were thrown away

The Media Line, Ynet , 13:53, 12.31.21

Israel's ruthless poultry extermination campaign revealed

Mass extermination of poultry comes amid discovery of highly virulent bird-flu outbreak in northern Israel; Draws the ire of politicians and agricultural workers citing animal cruelty, grave financial damage

Ahyia Raved, Israel Mushkovitz , 20:45, 12.30.21

Environment minister says UAE-Israel oil deal is blocked

Joint Israeli-Emirati venture — which would have significantly increased number of tankers docking and unloading in resort city of Eilat — was lambasted by activists and officials for potential environmental damage to area

Associated Press , 11:28, 12.30.21

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Crete, felt in Israel

No immediate reports of injuries or damage from Greek island, which geological director says was due to tremor happening in the ocean and not close to the land; tremors reported by residents of Israel's central coast

Reuters , 10:03, 12.29.21

Large Israel bird flu outbreak kills over 5,000 wild cranes

Some 10,000 birds also believed to be infected as seasonal flu takes unusually large toll; H5N1 has been detected in some chicken populations in northern Israel, environment ministry says

AFP , 09:14, 12.27.21

'Carmel' storm brings record-breaking showers throughout Israel

Mikve Israel weather station near Holon sees 175 mm of rain since storm's onset, with 147 mm in past day alone; Tel Aviv sees 117 mm, with southern city of Be'er Sheba clocking only 1 mm

Danny Rup , 17:36, 12.22.21

Israel sees intermittent flooding, collapsed trees as Carmel winds down

Powerful winter storm enters its second day, leaving extensive property damage in its wake; school evacuates students using impromptu bridge made of desks as classes flooded; uprooted tree trashes two restaurants in Haifa

Raanan Ben Tzur, Lior El-Hai, Danny Rupp, Attila Soomfalvi , 17:46, 12.21.21

Carmel storm's peak passes, but heavy rain continues

Authorities warn public to stay away from underground floors, roads and beaches due to potential flooding; most showers expected in north and along coast, set to continue until Friday

Ynet , 11:38, 12.21.21

Powerful gusts of wind sweep Israel amid storm Carmel

Man sustains severe head injury in Netanya after tree uprooted by wind and collapses on top of him; Mount Hermon was covered by a thick layer of snow; some schools in north switch to distance learning

Raanan Ben Tzur, Lior El-Hai, Ahiya Raved , 19:50, 12.20.21

'Carmel' storm hits Israel with powerful winds and heavy rainfall

Medical officials say man in his 50s was seriously hurt when a tree collapsed on him in Netanya due to strong winds; flood warnings issued for coastal plain and southern desert areas; stormy weather to last until Wednesday

Danny Rup , 08:10, 12.20.21

Environment Ministry blocks oil pipeline deal with UAE

Announcement could lead to cancellation of agreement, slammed by activists for ecological risks; deal one of the biggest to emerge from normalization of ties between Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi last year

Reuters , 21:52, 12.16.21

Israel may face severe water shortages in coming years, experts warn

Officials say less precipitation, insufficient desalinization and rapid population growth compound need for long-term planning as global warming continues to threaten region

Ilana Curiel , 21:13, 12.14.21

Strong rainfall, thunderstorms expected throughout Israel

After short dry spell, Israel set to see dramatic shift in weather, with heavy showers and low temperatures for the next several days; some flooding expected along coastal plain

Danny Rup , 08:40, 12.14.21

Israeli firm uses air and water to store solar energy for nighttime

At Kibbutz Yahel, Augwind Energy has deployed its innovative and efficient 'AirBattery' system — a thin steel tank with special polymer lining — doing away with toxicity and limited capacity of lithium ion batteries

Reuters , 14:19, 12.13.21

Israeli farmers at odds with migrating crane birds which opt to make 'Aliyah'

The birds, labeled 'wild boars with wings' by local agriculturists, migrate from Siberia to Africa each winter, with a short stopover in Israel; however, in recent years many of the species have been choosing to stay permanently, damaging local agriculture

Ahiya Raved‎ , 13:37, 12.11.21