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Israel sees driest rainy season in 25 years

No significant changes in temperatures, with local rain expected in central Israel, Haifa Bay and Western Galilee; Jerusalem reports concerning rainfall deficit, receiving just one-third of average precipitation for this time of year

Ilana Curiel | 12.04.24

Nature lovers rejoice! Multiple new Israeli national parks ready for visitors

New reserves include Israel's first marine national park in Caesarea; the initiative preserves geological and ecological treasures, expands protected marine areas, and enhances tourism and education while respecting natural habitats

Ilana Curiel | 11.26.24

Israel heads into cold spell ahead of possible first snow of season

Country sees first significant cold wave for the winter, with temperatures expected to drop significantly, accompanied by rain, floods and possible snow in the northern peaks

Ilana Curiel, Lior El-Hai | 11.24.24

Rare bird spotted in Israel for 1st time since 1995

Birdwatcher walking through Be’er Sheva River Park spotted a bearded reedling, last seen in the country nearly 30 years ago

Ilana Curiel | 11.17.24

Conservationists rush to save species from war

Nature reserve launches operation to remove Hula painted frog from rocket, drone attacks that could wipeout entire population, relocating them to Jerusalem zoo

Ilana Curiel | 11.14.24

Children free Arabian wolf trapped in barbed wire fence

During their soccer game, children from Kibbutz in the Arava Desert alert the Nature and Parks Authority inspectors; After about a month and a half of rehabilitation, the wolf returnes to the wild

Ilana Curiel | 11.12.24

In first, coral reef in Gulf of Eilat turns white due to global warming

The coral reefs did not remain unaffected by the extreme heat wave experienced in the summer of 2024, and due to being unable to sweat, the corals chose to shed their vibrant colors; 'Although the resilience of Eilat's corals is exceptionally high on a global scale, it turns out that even they have a tipping point' expert says

Ilana Curiel | 11.06.24

Israel holds first state-sponsored camel race in Negev desert

Once seen as a public nuisance and symbol of weak governance, the event’s formalization now transforms it into a valued cultural and tourism asset, local leaders say

Ilana Curiel | 11.01.24

Netanyahu says Israel's objective remains preventing a nuclear Iran

Prime minister says Tehran's bravado cannot mask the fact that Israel now has the greatest freedom to operate in Iran; says the war in Gaza and Lebanon will continue until objectives are met, freeing hostages, preventing Hamas rule over Gaza, safety of Israelis in the north and south

Ilana Curiel | 10.31.24

בעלי ובעלות תפקידים בחיל האוויר שלקחו חלק בתקיפה באיראן

Pilots who attacked Iran speak out: 'After landing, it took me a moment to process what I’d done'

Maj. N., a combat navigator, describes feelings once airborne: 'We know this is history in the making, something that hasn’t been done before'; Maj. S., a combat pilot, adds: 'We were trained to strike deep, to reach distant enemy countries under significant threats; the objective isn't just the event itself, it’s the very fact that I got there'

Ilana Curiel | 10.30.24

Israel ranks 145th in global nature preservation index

Nature Conservation Index, developed by Israeli experts, reveals worrying data on the country's lack of preservation efforts which are comparable to Egypt and Iran

Ilana Curiel | 10.30.24

קבוצת הרובוטיקה של אופקים ניצחה בתחרות הארצית

Ofakim youth team claims 1st place in statewide robotics competition

Youths from town attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, win first place at national First Robotics Competition, bringing honor to their community and setting sights on world championship; 'Amid disaster, they have proven to be a beacon of light,' says local official

Ilana Curiel | 10.27.24

Israel covered by dust from the east after the coldest night in 33 years

Elderly, young children, pregnant woman and those suffering from hear and lung disease are urged to remain indoors and avoid physical exertion

Ilana Curiel | 10.25.24

Environmentalists map sea urchin population after plague

Disease wipes out most of the marine creatures in the Gulf of Eilat but their population grows in the Mediterranean, where they are an invasive species that endangers biodiversity

Ilana Curiel | 10.21.24

Terrorists wearing military uniforms injure two IDF soldiers in attack near Dead Sea

Two terrorists infiltrated Israel from Jordan donning the country's military uniform and opened fire near Neot HaKikar before being neutralized; suspects carried maps, handguns and cutter pliers; Jordan denies terrorists are part of local army

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 10.18.24