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Weather forecast: powerful storm approaches Israel with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and snow

Rain is expected to begin in northern Israel Monday afternoon, spreading quickly southward during the evening as far as the northern Negev; winds will strengthen sharply, reaching their peak early Tuesday morning

ynet | 01.11.26

Israel braces for 24-hour storm as heavy winds and massive waves replace unseasonal heat

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply, with rain falling from the north through the central regions and into the northern Negev

ynet | 01.08.26

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Heavy snow hits Europe: Paris turns white, skiing by Eiffel Tower, hundreds of flights canceled

A severe cold wave across northwestern Europe has snarled transport, stranded travelers, disrupted rail and road travel, and prompted authorities in several countries to urge residents to work from home as temperatures plunged

ynet, News Agencies | 01.07.26

Rainfall records smashed in under 24 hours as flood warnings issued for weekend

Heavy rain drench much of Israel, with several stations topping 60 millimeters, led by Karnei Shomron with over 72, as storms move overnight from north to northern Negev, raising flood concerns

Yaron Drukman, Ilana Curiel | 01.02.26

Winter is back: heavy rain, strong winds and flood risk

A full-fledged winter Saturday marks the start of a multiwave rain system lasting through Monday, with urban flooding and flash floods in southern streams expected; peak conditions include winds up to 100 kph and 5-meter waves, with road closures possible

Ilana Curiel | 12.27.25

Doctors answer: how to treat influenza and the medication that is useless

Family doctors break down the symptoms, risks and prevention of influenza, offering practical guidance on when to seek care and how to avoid dangerous complications

Eitan Gefen | 12.25.25

Citrus snowballs: a bright winter treat

Whole oranges simmered into a rich preserve, rolled in coconut and chilled—a fragrant, make-ahead sweet that brings sunshine to cold days

Dana Shtinvel | 12.24.25

Spoonful of flavor: 11 soups you have to try in Israel

With the weather turning colder, it seems what everyone needs right now is a bowl of hot, comforting soup; Amir Kaminer set out on a journey from north to south, sampled dozens of soups and returned with the ones you shouldn’t miss

Amir Kaminer | 12.22.25

Weather forecast: dry stretch after stormy December, with rains likely near New Year

No additional rain systems are expected in the coming week, with the exception of Tuesday, when localized showers are forecast in the north and central regions, mainly along the Mediterranean coast

ynet | 12.21.25

Pneumonia after the flu: how to spot the danger before it’s too late

Think the flu is over, then the fever returns? A bacterial infection may have followed the virus; with flu cases surging, early pneumonia signs are critical; Dr. Shai Moshe Amor urges flu shots, even if they don’t fully prevent illness

Dr. Shai Moshe Amor | 12.18.25

Weather forecast: Temperatures rise across Israel, light drizzle possible

Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with no significant change in temperatures; light drizzle is possible in northern and central parts of the country

ynet | 12.18.25

New rain system hits Israel days after Storm Byron, flood warnings issued

Rain system moving across Israel, bringing heavy rainfall, colder temperatures and flood risks, particularly in the coastal plain, the Shephelah and the Negev

ynet correspondents | 12.15.25

Sneeze with manners, not mayhem: why you should stop saying ‘bless you’ and other winter etiquette surprises

Veteran etiquette expert shares surprising tips for staying courteous during the rainy season — all part of her polite survival guide for winter's viruses, puddles and public discomforts

Alexandra Lukash | 12.14.25

Heavy rain set to return after Storm Byron batters Israel with record numbers

Officials said rainfall totals in parts of southern coastal plain and western Negev reached roughly half of annual average in just two days; in some locations, it was the wettest 24-hour period since the 1990s

Ilana Curiel | 12.13.25

Photographer who captured Storm Byron over the sea: ‘It’s a monster, I saw it move in real time’

Amir Yarchi of Kibbutz Kabri documented lightning over Rosh Hanikra as flooding hit Yavne, Rishon Lezion and Nahariya; rescue teams pulled trapped motorists from flooded roads, and authorities warned of continued storm hazards across Israel

Yair Kraus | 12.11.25