Electric Workers’ ‘Italian Strike’ Keeps 200,000 Israeli Homes Dark after Storm
IEC management appealed to the Haifa District Labor Court with a complaint that their workers’ committee was sabotaging the functioning of the company in a time of crisis.
Israel Sweltering Under a Heat Wave This Week
The temperatures are expected range this week from 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) in Tel Aviv to as high as 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 Celsius) in the Jordan Valley.
Epic Blizzard 2.0: Israel’s Government Gears Up for Snow, The Sequel
Israeli government officials gathered for a final run-through Tuesday in Jerusalem to prepare for Epic Snowstorm 2.0, slated to hit Wednesday.
Snow Arrives on Israel’s Golan Heights
There was snow mixed with rain in Gush Etzion, but snow was falling steadily in the Golan Heights.
Two Children Hurt by Falling Palm Tree in Sharon Region
The incident occurred in Kibbutz Bahan, located near the coastal city of Netanya north of Tel Aviv.
Massive Search for Missing Teen to Resume at Dawn, Suspended Overnight Due to Storm
Officials decided to temporarily stop the search due to the weather conditions and the risk to rescue forces, Israel Police Negev Region said.
Tragedy in Tel Aviv: 2 Israelis Drown in Flooded Tel Aviv Elevator
The incident took place at a residential building on Nadav Street in Tel Aviv, where rain caused flooding all around the city.
Weather Warning: Snow May Bury Half of Israel Friday
Models indicate Israel is on target for one of those "once in 50 years" storms that hit every two years.
Hurricane Ian Near Category 5 Storm, Slams Into in Western Florida
Negative storm surge sucked the water out of Tampa Bay, as happened five years ago during Hurricane Irma.
Israel Energy Use Breaks Record High in Heat Wave
Israelis have broken the nation's record for energy consumption in this week's heat wave.
Kinneret Rises Above Lower Red Line
This is the first time in two years that the Kinneret's water level has risen above the Lower Red Line.
Watch: Flood Waters Rushing Through Northern Israeli Villages
Floods hit northern Israel on Monday due to the heavy rains across the region, sending a torrent of water rushing across villages in some...
Watch: Drought Caused ‘Kinneret Island’ to Merge with Shore
The streams running from the north no longer provide water to the Kinneret, which loses one centimeter (0.4 inch) of water a day to evaporation.
Israel Experiencing an Unprecedented Heat Wave
The Sea of Galilee reached a whopping 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Live Blog: Israel Battles #PyroTerrorism: Friday, Nov. 25, Latest Update: 3:59 PM
JewishPress.com is blogging the efforts of Israel's firefighters and security personnel battling pyroterrorists.
Health Ministry Warns Israelis to Expect ‘Extreme Heat’ in Coming Days
Israelis were warned to avoid unnecessary physical exertion, remember to drink water and to stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible.
Boston Muslim and Reform Jewish Clergy Pray to Stop the Snow [video]
They rely on a verse from Jeremiah - "Seek the welfare of the city."
Record-Breaking Haze to Stay the Week in Israel
Severe toxic haze conditions with intense heat continued in Israel Wednesday, with more in the forecast ahead.
Israeli Scientists Say Latest Global Warming Suspect is Thunderstorms
"A rise in the number of thunderstorms occurring globally might significantly increase the quantity of cirrus clouds, thereby exacerbating the climate crisis."
224 Die in Mexico City Earthquake on Anniversary of Lethal 1985 Quake
Local television stations broadcast images of people fleeing into the streets, where rubble and collapsing buildings were seen.
El Al Accident in Amsterdam Due to Fog, Tow Truck Driver
The passengers were forced to spend the Sabbath at hotels in Amsterdam.
Record-Breaking Rainfall Creates Blessing, Havoc Across Israel
"Moti did not think twice and jumped into the current to save a family he did not know, who were in danger of being trapped under the water."
Earthquakes Rattle the Kinneret
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was felt along the Sea of Galilee on Friday, at 11:51 AM.
Wildfires Blaze Across Israel on Shavuot Weekend
In response to the sweltering weather, the Fire and Rescue Commissioner has banned open-air fires this weekend.
Middle East Heat Spikes Close to World Record
No one envied the Iranian last week, with temperatures above 150 Farenheit. In Israel, it hit above 100 degrees.
Four Arrested for Violating Fire Ban, Igniting Blaze Near Nataf
Four people have been arrested in connection with at least one of the fires that have raged across the country.
Jewish Books Remain Intact in Houston Evangelical Christian’s Devastated Home
Miraculously, the Jewish texts which have withstood almost 2,000 years of exile, have stood up to Houston's flood waters.
It’s August 21 and Strong Rains Pelt Northern Israel
It ended after 15 minutes.
IsraAid Prepares to Fly to Support Hurricane-Slashed Bahamas
IsraAID’s Emergency Response team will initially distribute urgent relief supplies, offer psychological first aid and deploy water filters to restore access to drinking water.
Sorry, Christians, No Baptism Today – Too Much Water in Jordan River
The baptism site, a.k.a. Qasr el Yahud (Castle of the Jews in Arabic), is the official name of a baptism site in the Jordan River Valley in Samaria.
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