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Israel Braces for Showers, Thunderstorms, and Flash Flood Warnings

Israel is expecting localized rain, thunderstorms, and a risk of flash floods starting Sunday, with temperatures dropping slightly before clearing mid-week. Showers are forecast f…

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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Judean Desert, Dead Sea, and Arava Amid Heavy Rains

Israel's Meteorological Service issued a flash flood warning for the Judean Desert, Dead Sea, and Arava regions due to expected heavy rainfall. Sunday will be warmer than average…

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Israel Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding in Southern and Eastern Regions

Israel's Meteorological Service forecasts heavy rain and stormy weather for southern and eastern regions today, with a risk of flash floods. Yesterday saw light to moderate shower…

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New Study Warns Against Adding Hiking Trails in Israel

A new study by Ben-Gurion University and the Nature and Parks Authority warns that adding new hiking trails in Israel could harm wildlife. Researchers found that animals react dif…

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Rain Returns to Israel After Heatwave, Flash Floods Feared in South

Israel will see a return of rain and cooler temperatures after a heatwave, with showers expected in southern and eastern areas starting Tuesday afternoon. Authorities are warning…

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Dramatic Weather Shift Brings Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flash Floods to Israel

Israel will see a dramatic weather change starting today, with rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods in eastern and southern areas. Temperatures will be seasonable, with…

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Israel Issues Flood Warnings Amid Forecasted Heavy Rains

Israel's Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for flash floods on Sunday, October 11, primarily affecting southern regions like the Arava, Dead Sea, and Judean Desert. H…

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Flash Flooding Warning Issued for Southern Israel as Autumn Rains Arrive

Southern Israel is under a yellow warning for thunderstorms and potential flash floods on Sunday due to expected heavy rainfall. Light rains fell over the weekend in the Eilat and…

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First Rains of Year Hit Eilat, Flooding Threatens Dead Sea Area

Eilat received its first rain of the year on Saturday, October 10, with light showers also falling in the southern Negev and Arava. Authorities have issued flood warnings for the…

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Israel Suffocates Under Waste Fires, Demanding National Plan

Israel is facing a severe waste crisis marked by widespread illegal burning of half a million tons of waste annually, causing significant air pollution and health damage. The prob…

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Thunderstorms Forecast for Southern Israel With Flood Warnings

Israel's Meteorological Service issued an urgent warning for thunderstorms and lightning in southern Israel, including the southern Negev and Eilat, until 10 AM. Heavy rainfall is…

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Rehovot Street Honors Two Young Women Fallen 77 Years Apart

The Israeli city of Rehovot has divided a street, formerly named after fallen Palmach member Hana Avraham, to also honor Shi Ashram, a 19-year-old IDF lookout killed on October 7…

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Rain Expected in Southern Israel This Weekend

Israel's Meteorological Service predicts partly cloudy skies and stable temperatures for Friday. Light, localized rain is expected in southern and eastern Israel on Saturday and S…

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Israel Braces for Weekend Weather Shift with High Surf Warning

Israel's weather is transitioning from summer to autumn, with rain appearing in recent weeks. This weekend, temperatures will rise above average, and while light rain is possible…

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Autumn Chill Approaches: Slight Warming Saturday, Rain Expected in South and East

Israel's weather will see a gradual shift this weekend, with a slight warming trend on Saturday accompanied by possible localized rain in the southern Negev and Arava. Sunday may…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Mild Conditions Today, Rain Possible in South Later

Israel's weather on Friday will be unchanged with partly cloudy skies and strong coastal winds from the afternoon. Saturday will bring slightly warmer temperatures and possible li…

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Summer Heatwave Lingers, With Chance of Rain Later in Week

Israel will continue to experience unseasonably hot and dry weather this weekend, with temperatures rising slightly on Saturday. Strong coastal winds are expected, and localized r…

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Israel Weather Alert: Dangerous Seas and Rising Temperatures Expected This Weekend

Israel's weather is shifting from cool to warmer temperatures, with the Meteorological Service issuing a yellow warning for dangerous sea conditions due to high waves up to 110 cm…

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Summer Returns Briefly as Temperatures Rise, Then Cooler Weather Expected

Israel will see a brief return of summer weather on Thursday with rising temperatures and clear skies. Temperatures will be similar on Friday before partly cloudy skies arrive on…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Mild Temperatures, Coastal Winds, and Scattered Showers

Israel will see a slight temperature increase on Thursday with clear to partly cloudy skies and coastal winds developing in the afternoon. Friday will bring no temperature change…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Mild Temperatures, Coastal Winds, and Scattered Showers Expected

Israel's weather forecast for Thursday includes a slight temperature rise and seasonal conditions, with strong coastal winds developing in the afternoon. Friday will see no major…

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Waste Fires Choking Israel, Causing Thousands of Deaths Annually

Waste fires across Israel are causing widespread smoke and odor issues, with a new "Suffocation Map" detailing over 23,000 public reports. These fires are estimated to burn half a…

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Fire Engulfs Truck on Arava Highway, Blocking Northbound Traffic

A truck caught fire on Wednesday on the Arava Highway south of Kibbutz Yahel, blocking northbound traffic. Firefighters are on the scene using foam to extinguish the blaze. The in…

Culture4d ago

Shuli Rand Asks Wife Tzufit Grant to Stop Sharing Embarrassing Story

Shuli Rand asked his wife, Tzufit Grant, to stop recounting an embarrassing moment from their vacation, but she continued. The incident occurred while their son, Daniel Grant, was…

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Four Ibex Rescued From Deep Pool in Arava Desert

Four adult ibex were successfully rescued from a deep pool in the Vardit stream in the Arava desert after being trapped for several days. The Nature and Parks Authority initially…

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Rain Expected Across Most of Israel, Temperatures to Drop

Israel is expected to experience scattered, mostly light rain starting Sunday night and continuing through Monday, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures. The weather will g…

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Israel Faces Cooler Weather, Rain Risk, Then Warming Trend

Israel will experience cooler temperatures and scattered rain, including a flash flood risk in the south, before a warming trend begins mid-week. The weather pattern includes a gr…

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Oct. 7 Survivor Dekel Goren Trains IDF Medics After Parents' Murder

Dekel Goren, who survived the October 7th Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz after her parents were murdered, now trains IDF medics. She shares her personal story of loss and survival…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Rain in South, Then Warming Trend

Israel's weather will be cool with a chance of light rain in the south on October 6, followed by a warming trend and above-average temperatures by October 8. A northerly wind will…

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Temperatures Drop, Rain Expected, Flood Risk in Southern Israel

Israel will see a drop in temperatures with rain and a slight risk of flash floods in the south on Tuesday. Temperatures will rise again on Wednesday.

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IDF Border Units Prepare for Evolving Drone Threats on Egypt and Jordan Frontiers

Israeli military units guarding the borders with Egypt and Jordan are increasing their readiness against drone threats, which have been increasingly used for smuggling. Despite th…

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Cooling Trend: Temperatures Drop, Rain Expected with Flood Risk

Israel will see a drop in temperatures and increased cloudiness on Monday and Tuesday, with rain and a slight risk of flash floods in southern areas on Tuesday. Temperatures will…

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Autumn Arrives in Israel With Cooling Temperatures and Flood Warnings

Israel is experiencing a transition to autumn weather with cooling temperatures and localized rain expected in the south, including a risk of flash floods. Temperatures will then…

Security6d ago

IDF Mixed-Gender Battalions Bolster Southern Border Security

IDF mixed-gender battalions are enhancing security along Israel's southern borders, significantly reducing drone smuggling of drugs and weapons. These units are also on alert for…

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Rain Returns to Southern Israel, Flooding Possible

The Israeli Meteorological Service predicts local rains in southern and eastern Israel starting Tuesday, with a slight risk of flash floods in the southern Negev and Arava. Temper…

Culture7d ago

Shuli Rand Admits to Daughter He Experiences Envy

Singer Shuli Rand, in a video with his daughter Odelia, admitted to experiencing envy and discussed ways to overcome it. The video also included them singing a song by Naomi Sheme…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Slight Temperature Rise, Rain Expected Tuesday

Israel's weather forecast includes a slight temperature increase on Sunday, followed by cooler temperatures and potential localized rain on Tuesday, especially in the south and ea…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Mild Temperature Rise Followed by Rain

Israel's weather forecast for Sunday includes a slight temperature increase and coastal winds. Monday and Tuesday will bring cooler temperatures and potential localized rain in th…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Rain Expected Tuesday After Weekend Showers

Israel experienced widespread rain during Sukkot, with localized heavy showers over the weekend. Rain is expected again starting Tuesday, while a major storm hit Crete.

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Israel Braces for Weather Shift: Rain Returns, Flood Risk in South

Israel is expecting a return of rain and cooler temperatures starting Tuesday, with a risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and near the Dead Sea. The weather shift follows in…

Culture7d ago

Big Brother Star Rafaela Twina Engaged in Desert Proposal

Reality TV star Rafaela Twina announced her engagement to boyfriend Roi Malka, who proposed during a desert vacation. Her brother's humorous reaction also gained attention.

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Protestors in Arava Declare Israel "Mother of Terror"

During a procession in the Arab city of Arava, Israel, participants chanted "We are not afraid" and declared Israel the "mother of terror" to commemorate the October 2000 events.

World9d ago

Jews Celebrate Sukkot in Re-established Samaria Settlements After 21 Years

Thousands of Jews are celebrating Sukkot in the re-established Samaria settlements of Ganim and Kadim, marking their return after a 21-year absence. Residents are living in tempor…

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Israel Adjusts Border Crossing Hours Due to Dubai Flight Suspensions

Israel's Airports Authority modified operating hours for the Allenby Bridge and Arava border crossings with Jordan on October 2nd due to suspended flights from Dubai. The changes…

General9d ago

Desert Trip Mishap Leads to Deep Conversation and Connection

A desert trip with friends became difficult due to heat and terrain, leading to a split in the group. That evening, a deep conversation allowed the adults to share their experienc…

Culture10d ago2

Fashion Boutique Revives Historic Kapulsky Name

Aviv Kapulsky, a descendant of the founders of the historic Kapulsky patisserie chain, has opened a fashion and lifestyle boutique in Tel Aviv. The store, named KAPULSKY, offers c…

Culture10d ago

New Sites and Businesses Honor Victims of October 7th

Several new sites and businesses have been established across Israel to commemorate victims of the October 7th attacks. These include a coffee cart, a winery, a walking path, an a…

General10d ago

Rabbis Recite Psalms of Thanksgiving After Flydubai Plane Incident

Dozens of rabbis, led by Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar and Tel Aviv's Chief Rabbi Zevadia Cohen, recited a Psalm of Thanksgiving after a Flydubai plane incident, which they…