Israel storm

NIS 2 million allotted to Kinneret beach restoration

A major storm in May 2022 damaged a considerable amount of the Kinneret's western beachfront.

View of Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), northern Israel
 Heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv, on December 22, 2021.

Why is it hailing in Israel in April?

 Jerusalem on a cold rainy day in spring, April 13, 2023.

Rain and thunderstorms set to rage on across Israel until weekend

 Heavy rains and floods caused the closure of Highway 90 in the South, April 12, 2023.

Roads blocked in South as floods, heavy rains surprise Israel


Two Israelis' bodies found after flooding, stormy weather in South

Third person who went missing found safely by police.

 An Israel Police vehicle is seen at the scene where two bodies were found following heavy floods in southern Israel, April 11, 2023

Wind, rain and floods: What's the weather in Israel?

Unseasonably cold temperatures will continue until Wednesday, along with rain, wind and thunderstorms.

 Palestinians seen at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem's Old City, during a stormy winter day, February 7, 2023.

Spring showers: Storms continue for second day amid fear of floods down south

Find out what the weather forecast looks like in Israel over the coming days.

A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

Ashkelon crane collapse: Body of missing man washes up on Ashdod beach

After a crane collapsed in Ashkelon, one person is still missing while another is receiving treatment in the hospital.

  The site of the collapsed crane in Ashkelon, where two people are missing after strong winds caused it to collapse into the sea, March 14, 2023.

Two missing after Ashkelon crane collapses into the sea

Extensive search and rescue efforts are underway, with the help of police diving units, the elite 669 Search and Rescue unit, the Israeli Navy and others.

  The site of the collapsed crane in Ashkelon, where two people are missing after strong winds caused it to collapse into the sea, March 14, 2023.

My word: Don't panic - and other advice for the galaxy

In a time where fear-based announcements overcrowd our newsfeed, we might consider taking a less reactive approach and lean into finding out-of-the-box solutions during this global pandemic.

 People walk in the rain on a Jerusalem street on Wednesday.

Israelis avoid Carmel storm, go visit ‘Burning Bush’ in Mt. Karkom

With the Carmel winter storm ravaging much of northern and central Israel, many took advantage of the military decision to open route 10 and allow access to the mountain.

"Burning Bush" Of Mount Karkom.

Storm Carmel: Man in critical condition after being hit by tree

Winds, slippery condition cause havoc on roads • Adverse weather to continue today

 A tree was knocked down on a man due to Carmel storm winds.

Storm Carmel: How to stay safe

Various Israeli organizations published warnings of dangers that could be caused by the storm.

 People take cover from the rain as they walk on Jaffa Road  in the city center of Jerusalem on December 20, 2021.

One dead, several injured amid slippery roads and stormy weather

After months of clear skies and warm weather, Israel is seeing some rain - but that comes with concerns for people's safety.

A general view shows seagulls in Ashdod port as a storm approaches Israel's shores January 4, 2018

Let it snow! Jerusalem residents get ready for a winter wonderland

It is still unclear exactly how strong the snowfall will be in Jerusalem.

Jerusalemites revel in the snow