Israel begins reopening northern national parks The phased reopening brings a ray of hope to the north, but scars of war remain visible. JNS Staff Dec. 4, 2024
Israeli minister to introduce gender-segregated bathing pilot "Israel's natural resources belong to everyone," including the Haredi population, says Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman. Amir Ettinger Aug. 1, 2023
Israel’s celebrity monk seal ‘Yulia’ resurfaces The rare Mediterranean monk seal made an appearance at Firing Range 24 in Rishon Lezion. May 29, 2023
In first, rare seal makes landfall on Israel’s shore: Watch A member of an endangered species, the seal is protected by Nature and Park Authority volunteers until it decides to return to sea. Eran Itzkovitch May 14, 2023
Israel Police seize rare, exotic animals in black-market raid The breeder was taken in for questioning and a criminal investigation opened after the Jerusalem-area raid. March 14, 2023
2,000-year old seal bearing portrait of Apollo unearthed in soil around Western Wall According to researchers, the tiny gem seal, the third ever found in Jerusalem from the Second Temple period, was likely the property of a Jew. Oct. 29, 2020
Israel’s plans to bring cable car, fast train to Old City Jerusalem threaten to derail Critics believe that the project is controversial and would touch on political sensitivities, as well as ruin the view, and are fighting to prevent both from being constructed. Israel Kasnett May 26, 2020
New nature reserves to open in Judea and Samaria for first time since Oslo Accords The Israel Nature and Parks Authority will oversee the opening of the new sites, and 12 existing reserves will also be expanded. Jan. 17, 2020
Recently appointed US Forest Service chief visits Israel The U.S. forestry chief's tour included a visit to the memorial site for those who perished during Israel’s 2010 Carmel Fire. Gary Schiff June 3, 2019
