Eight New Forest Reserves in Israel
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture designates eight northern forests, totaling 7,000 acres, as new forest reserves to enhance protection.
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36 Million Additional Cubic Meters of Water to Be Allocated to North as Part of Ensuring Food Security
Israel's Water Authority approved 36 million cubic meters of additional water for farmers in the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights to ensure food security.
Jerusalem Air Pollution Reduction Plan Continues
The government will continue promoting the plan to reduce air pollution in Jerusalem. It includes continuing to promote measures to ...
Israeli Researchers Detect Industrial Contaminants in Mediterranean Sharks
Israeli researchers at the University of Haifa, led by Dr. Danny Morik, found high levels of industrial contaminants in sharks near Hadera, Israel.
Open Fires Banned Throughout Israel Until June 30
Israel's Fire and Rescue Commissioner has banned open fires nationwide from May 3rd to June 30th, 2026, to prevent wildfires.
Israel Limits Traditional Lag BOmer Bonfires Over Wildfire Risks
Israel bans open fires for Lag B'Omer through June 30 due to wildfire risk; PM Netanyahu cancels Mount Meron pilgrimage.
Iran Ceasefire Allows for Lifting of Restrictions on Work with Radioactive Materials
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection confirms routine work with radioactive materials can resume, adhering to IDF Home Front Command guidelines.
Extreme Flooding Storms Are Surprisingly Predictable, New Study Finds
A study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology reveals extreme rainstorms in Portugal are more predictable than believed.