Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Shell shocked: Israel Police rescue turtle struck by Iranian missile fragment

“I approached to deal with a weapons item that had fallen at the scene, and suddenly I saw the turtle with its shell damaged and bleeding,” Senior Sergeant A., the officer who found the turtle, said

MARCH 6, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

Israel Police locate and rescue turtle hit by Iranian missile fragment, March 6, 2026.

Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs

According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

A mother sperm whale and her calf off the coast of Mauritius.

Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown

The cause of death has yet to be determined; experts from the University of Haifa and the Delphis Association for Marine Animals are expected to conduct an autopsy in the coming days.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

A portion of a cliff at Sydney Ali Beach in Herzliya that collapsed, February 21, 2026.

Herzliya mayor warns beaches may close after cliff collapses

While no injuries were reported, the public was told to stay away from the affected area and to adhere to safety protocols.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026|ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave

Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.

MAY 16, 2020ByCELIA JEAN

A hiker is seen being rescued in of the Nature and Park Authority reserves.

Israeli Nature and Parks Authority imposes new regulations on ivory

The NPA will prohibit all trade in ivory and products resembling ivory, such as mammoth ivory.

AUGUST 17, 2019ByLEON SVERDLOV

Two elephant ivories retrieved by the Civil Administration at the Allenby Bridge crossing in October 18, 2018

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.

JUNE 4, 2019ByGARY SCHIFF/JNS

Time to Renew Tu B’shevat

To those who say, "God will solve the problem” of the environment, let us remember that the first thing that God gave humankind was the power and responsibility of dominion over the world.

JANUARY 20, 2019ByRICHARD SHAVEI-TZION