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About 130,000 animals are hunted annually in Israel under legal protection

Surge in the number of hunting licenses and almost 400,000 animals hunted in the past three years, most of them for recreational purposes; A new Knesset report reveals a disturbing trend in the legal hunting industry in Israel

Ilana Curiel | 11.28.25

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 | 11.24.25

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 | 11.24.25

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 | 11.22.25

Miniature pinschers and the dog that bit Nasrallah’s son: inside IDF’s secretive dog-handling unit

A new book by two Oketz veterans uncovers the untold history of the IDF’s elite dog-handling unit, from the experiment with miniature pinschers to the dog that bit Nasrallah’s son, and the deep bond between fighters and their dogs

Ilana Curiel | 11.21.25

IDF soldier indicted for allegedly sharing sensitive information on military base with Iran

Rafael Reuveni of Be'er Sheva is accused of carrying out missions for an Iranian handler while serving in the military, including transferring sensitive information and staging drops of cash and coded notes

Elisha Ben Kimon, Ilana Curiel | 11.20.25

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 | 11.19.25

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 | 11.17.25

The murder of the girl who loved 'Harry Potter' left J.K. Rowling speechless; Now that girl's mother is speaking out

The story of Noya Dan, who was murdered on October 7 in her grandmother's arms, shocked the world; Two years later, her mother Galit reveals to ynet the investigation she conducted to discover what happened to her daughter - and the groundbreaking center for the autistic experience that will be established 'in the light' of Noya,' who was on the spectrum. At the same time,. the connection that was forged with Rowling, who expresses great interest in the project

Ilana Curiel | 11.16.25

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 | 11.16.25

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 | 11.12.25

'We’re Bedouins, and we must fight alongside our Jewish brothers — in the end, we’re one people'

Three Bedouin soldiers from the IDF’s Desert Reconnaissance Unit completed their squad commanders’ course together, inspired by generations of family service and a shared message: 'Serving in the military gives you a better future'

Ilana Curiel | 11.11.25

‘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 | 11.11.25

Murdered his wife, claimed divorce: court revokes immigrant’s Israeli citizenship for fraud

An Ethiopian immigrant who concealed a murder conviction to gain Israeli citizenship had it revoked after a court ruled he lied during his interview, falsely claiming to be divorced despite serving time for killing his wife in 2009

Ilana Curiel | 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 | 11.05.25

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