Follow us

© 2023 JNS, All Rights Reserved Concept, design & development by RGB Media. Powered by Salamandra

Heat Wave

People enjoy the water in Gan Hashlosha National Park, aka Sakhne, in the Beit She'an Valley, during an extreme heat wave, Aug. 13, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Israel braces for another heat wave

The Health Ministry urges the public to take precautions.

September 4, 2023

Kobi Sarmili removes chickens that died during the heat wave at a farm in Moshav Margaliot, northern Israel, Aug. 14, 2023. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.

Israel broils, breaks record for electricity use

Pvt. Hillel Nehemiah Ofen died during a drill conducted during the heat wave.

Pesach Benson

August 14, 2023

Israel Defense Forces soldier Pvt. Hillel Nehemiah Ofen died during training near the central city of Elad, Aug. 14, 2023. Credit: IDF.

IDF soldier dies during training exercise

Initial reports point to dehydration and heat exhaustion.

August 14, 2023

People enjoy themselves at Nitzanim Beach, between Ashdod and Ashkelon, Aug. 9, 2023. Photo by Gershon Elinson/Flash90.

Extreme heat wave to hit Israel

The hot weather is expected to peak on Sunday.

August 10, 2023

Children at the Pardes Jewish Day School in Scottsdale, Ariz., play on covered equipment, July 2023. Credit: Courtesy.

Arizona schools adjust to sweltering heat as kids start new academic year

Despite a summer of record high temperatures, it’s business as usual in the Grand Canyon State.

July 27, 2023

Israelis enjoy the beach on a hot summer day in Tel Aviv, June 2, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

92.4% of Israel’s beaches clean or very clean

Meanwhile, the number of drownings are nearing last year's total.

July 17, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting on the state budget vote in the Knesset, May 23, 2023. Credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Netanyahu released from hospital after apparent dehydration

Doctors installed a heart monitor under the PM's skin as a precaution.

July 16, 2023

People play in the springs and waterfalls of the Snir Stream, one of the tributaries to the Jordan River. in northern Israel, May 22, 2023. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.

Heat wave scorches Israel

The sizzling weather is expected to continue into the middle of next week.

July 13, 2023

“Salty Sunrise” by Meital Bitton of Israel.

Israel working to avoid blackouts, wildfires amid extreme heat

The hot front, nicknamed "Cleon," will most likely reach its peak by the end of this week, according to meteorologists.

July 12, 2023