Environment & Archaeology
שקיעה בעין גב
Brief heat spike before widespread rain and winterlike chill| Weather
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. Cooler Sunday, then another dip early Monday
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
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
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
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
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
המפלס ירד השנה באופן חד
Sea of Galilee water level falls to lowest point in decades, alarming Israeli experts
The Sea of Galilee’s water level has dropped by more than 2.5 meters a year on average over the past two years, far faster than in previous droughts, despite efforts to pump desalinated water into the lake. Experts warn the decline is unprecedented.
Israel Moshkovitz, Ilana Curiel | 05:36 | 11.12.25
שריפת פסולת ברשות הפלסטינית
‘Feels like chemical terror’: Toxic smoke from Palestinian fires chokes Shoham residents
Toxic smoke from waste fires in Palestinian Authority areas is suffocating residents of Shoham and Ono Valley; Locals report severe respiratory problems and accuse Israeli ministries of neglect as cleanup plans remain unpublished
Ilana Curiel | 09:51 | 11.11.25
בדיקות קרקע של רצועת חיץ בהקמה
Israeli study reveals how trees can protect rivers from agricultural pollution
A new Israeli study in the Kishon River basin finds that planting narrow strips of native trees and vegetation between farmland and waterways can serve as natural buffers, filtering pollutants, preventing soil erosion, and restoring river ecosystems
Maya Pelah | 07:36 | 11.11.25
שלדג לבן חזה עם טרף
Why the white-throated kingfisher is Israel’s loud, colorful and surprisingly adaptable survivor
The white-throated kingfisher is far more than a fish-catching bird; this bold predator has become one of Israel’s most fascinating success stories; expert explains what makes this vibrant bird a master of survival
Adi Weinberger | 06:08 | 11.11.25
מתחם הפירמידות של גיזה
Researchers discover hidden entrance in one of the Giza Pyramids
Researchers from Cairo University and the Technical University of Munich have discovered two hidden cavities behind the eastern face of the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza, suggesting the possible existence of a second, previously unknown entrance
Yogev Israeli | 21:14 | 11.10.25
גשם באשקלון
Weather forecast: rain, cooler temperatures expected across Israel after record heat
On Tuesday, temperatures will drop sharply, especially in mountains and inland areas, though they will still remain above seasonal averages; another slight drop is expected Wednesday, followed by significant change Thursday as rain begins to spread
ynet | 21:03 | 11.10.25
המצוף עם הפאנל הסולארי לניטור מתמשך
Israeli innovation takes aim at destructive blast fishing threatening oceans worldwide
An Israeli-developed acoustic system is helping authorities detect and stop illegal blast fishing — a method causing massive marine destruction across Asia, Latin America, and Africa; Successful trials in the Philippines will soon expand worldwide
Yogev Israeli | 07:54 | 11.10.25
מבנה דמוי צלב שהתגלה בחפירות אגואדה פניקס שבמקסיקו
Ancient 3,000-year-old Maya site found in Mexico mirrors map of the universe
The site in Mexico is the oldest and largest in Maya history, spanning kilometers; it reflects ancient cosmic beliefs and, surprisingly, was built with social equality, unlike the class divisions typically associated with that era
Yogev Israeli | 06:40 | 11.10.25
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Druze renew protests against Golan Heights wind turbine project; Energix blames government inaction
Energix has resumed construction on its long-stalled wind turbine project in the northern Golan Heights, but renewed efforts have sparked violent protests from local Druze residents who oppose the plan, forcing workers to withdraw from the site
Yair Kraus | 10:59 | 11.09.25
COP30
COP30 in Brazil: global leaders return to the Amazon to revive climate promises
World leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, marking 30 years of global climate talks; summit returns to the Amazon, urging nations to honor past pledges, protect vulnerable communities and refocus efforts to curb global warming
Reuters | 10:32 | 11.09.25
כלבים חולי כלבת שפלשו לישראל מלבנון בחסות המלחמה
Spike in rabies cases among animals in northern Israel, from Syria and Lebanon
The rabies virus is spreading from Syria and Lebanon toward the Sea of Galilee; So far this year, 35 cases have been reported, up from just 14 last year; Agriculture Ministry: 'Handling of stray dogs and cats is the sole responsibility of local authorities'
Yair Kraus | 09:13 | 11.09.25
זריחה ברמת גן
Israel’s record November heatwave set to break with weekend rain
After days of scorching, dry weather and strong easterly winds, temperatures across Israel will finally drop midweek, with forecasters predicting the first widespread rain of the season by the weekend
ynet | 05:51 | 11.09.25
זריחה ברמת גן
Hotter than usual weather expected to continue through early week across Israel
Temperatures will remain above average, with a slight rise expected tomorrow, reaching hot to heatwave conditions; a significant drop is forecast for Tuesday
ynet | 06:48 | 11.08.25
גשם ראשון בחצבה
Slight cooling with a chance of light rain across Israel in the weekend
Temperatures will drop slightly Friday but remain warmer than usual for the season, especially in the mountains and inland areas; Light rain or drizzle may fall in the afternoon
ynet Global | 06:12 | 11.07.25
אנשים מבלים בחוף הים במהלך גל חום קיצוני
Weather forecast: temperatures drop after record-breaking heatwave
Despite the relief, forecasters said it would remain hotter than normal to unseasonably dry in the mountains and inland areas
ynet | 07:24 | 11.06.25
הפרקליטה הצבאית הראשית, אלופה יפעת תומר-ירושלמי
Environmentalists demand ex-IDF legal chief retrieve cellphone allegedly thrown into sea
Green Israel Forum accuses Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi of dumping hazardous electronic waste, urges retrieval of phone believed to contain evidence in ongoing investigation, citing risk to marine ecosystem and public health
Ilana Curiel | 23:50 | 11.05.25
אנשים מבלים בחוף הים במהלך גל חום קיצוני
Israel swelters under record-breaking November heat, setting 80-year temperature highs
Temperatures soar past century-old highs as prolonged autumn heat wave grips the country; Jerusalem hits hottest November day since 1942, with multiple regions surpassing 100°F amid warnings of continued unseasonal heat through the weekend
ynet | 16:56 | 11.05.25
מכלול כלי הפולחן שנתגלה בחפירת רשות העתיקות
5,000-year-old winepress, Canaanite ritual artifacts uncovered near Tel Megiddo
Archaeologists uncovered a 5,000-year-old rock-hewn winepress and 3,300-year-old Canaanite ritual artifacts, including a clay temple model and a ram-shaped vessel, revealing early wine production and ancient religious practices in the Jezreel Valley
Yaron Drukman | 11:17 | 11.05.25
Environment & Archaeology
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