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Drought threatens historic Roman spring in Israel, ecosystems at risk

Roman Spring at Hamat Tiberias National Park is nearly dry due to Israel’s worsening drought, with the Sea of Galilee at critically low levels, threatening ecosystems and exposing habitats to invasive species

Ilana Curiel | 08.07.25

Israel braces for prolonged heat wave with extreme temperatures, unusual humidity

Highs expected to near or exceed 40°C in many regions and up to 45°C in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea, plus unseasonal August thunderstorms

Ilana Curiel | 08.06.25

Israel braces for extreme week-long heat wave, record-high temperatures

Temperatures are forecast to soar as much as 18°C above average, with some areas nearing 50°C; heat wave, expected to last a week, may break 2025 records and trigger severe heat stress in both inland and coastal regions

Ilana Curiel | 08.05.25

Authorities cull hundreds of crocodiles after kids throw stones at them

Israeli Civil Administration orders culling of around 200 Nile crocodiles, citing an imminent threat to public safety after clip showing youths throwing rocks at them

Ilana Curiel | 08.04.25

With up to 1.5 million strays, Israel faces a growing cat welfare crisis

A Knesset report warns of up to 1.5 million stray cats in Israel, with no national plan in place to deal with it; Underfunded local efforts struggle to keep up as animal lovers and activists call for a humane, coordinated solution to the crisis

Ilana Curiel | 07.29.25

Israel approves ecological corridors to protect wildlife

Landmark plan aimed at establishing safe pathways for endangered species like the mountain gazelle, caracal and Arabian bustard, ensuring free movement between fragmented habitats

Ilana Curiel | 07.29.25

Experts restore Israel's ancient desert wine industry using Byzantine grapes

In a groundbreaking revival of ancient tradition, Israeli researchers and vintners harvest 1,500-year-old Byzantine grape varieties from a restored vineyard in Avdat National Park, aiming to recreate the famed Negev wine once exported across Europe

Ilana Curiel | 07.28.25

Israel faces unprecedented drought crisis as water shortages loom

Country faces its worst drought in a century, with northern rivers drying up and water officials warning of a looming crisis as rainfall declines and demand rises

Ilana Curiel | 07.28.25

Lion cub found tied to tree in Palestinian town near Jerusalem

Cub found tied up in West Bank yard amid crackdown on wildlife trafficking; officials say six lion cubs and dozens of monkeys smuggled into Israel this year in harsh conditions

Ilana Curiel | 07.26.25

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Terror suspect still at large as manhunt enters 3rd day; locals say ‘we’re not leaving home’

As manhunt for Arkan Khaled enters day three, police release new photo of suspected attacker and urge public to report sightings; helicopters hover over Sharon region as residents say heavy security presence recalls Oct. 7

Ilana Curiel | 07.26.25

Police arrest Israeli suspects in Telegram pornography ring

Officers arrest several suspects for allegedly running a Telegram channel that distributed intimate images and pornographic videos of women without consent, earning up to a million shekels across years of activity

Ilana Curiel | 07.23.25

Moths can hear plants: Israeli study finds insects respond to plant distress calls

A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study finds that female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants, based on ultrasonic sounds the plants emit; The research offers the first direct evidence of acoustic communication between plants and animals, opening a new scientific frontier

Ilana Curiel | 07.15.25

IDF failed to stop Ofakim Oct 7 massacre as 33 killed before troops arrived, probe finds

Report cites critical communication failures, misjudged deployment and lack of situational awareness; police and civilians mounted an improvised defense, while Israel’s elite Yamam unit led a rare hostage rescue under heavy constraints

Ilana Curiel, Meir Turgeman | 07.14.25

Netanyahu to hostage families: Goal after 60-day truce is to end the war

Despite no breakthrough during his Washington visit, PM tells hostage families the goal of the proposed 60-day ceasefire is to end the war and secure the release of all captives, as US and regional mediators push to finalize a deal

Ilana Curiel | 07.10.25

Rare bushy-tailed jird spotted in Dead Sea reserve

Rare daytime sighting of elusive rodent in southern Israel offers new insights into the animal's habitat and behavior, underscoring the importance of preserving fragile desert ecosystems

Ilana Curiel | 07.09.25

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