Nature and Parks Authority
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.
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
Itamar Shlesinger's remains found after two years near Ein Hod in northern Israel
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
Shalom was found with wire around his snout and an X-ray revealed he swallowed two fishing hooks.
1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve
Excavations in the Golan Heights have revealed a 1,500-year-old synagogue built of basalt and hewn stone, offering rare evidence of Jewish continuity in the region.
"I feel like Michelangelo" – NIS 1M for preserving the ancient fortress of Yehiam
When past meets present: The Nature and Parks Authority team restores the glory of the 900-year-old crusader fortress – complex work funded by the Ya'ara Foundation.
Police seize second owl in months amid crackdown on illegally held animals
Police have cracked down on illegally held animals over the past several months. Usually the cases include monkeys and lion cubs.
Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues
The Nature and Parks Authority said the green monkeys are believed to have been released by private individuals who kept them illegally and then let them go when the responsibilities became too much.
Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger
The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel.
What are two Lebanese monkeys doing in a house in the Israel's North?
Inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority collected the monkeys and took them into care.
Three suspects arrested after illegal animals found in West Bank village
Over the past month, an undercover investigation was conducted by the Modi’in Illit police station and the Nature and Parks Authority’s unit combating illegal hunting.
Israel Police, INPA find lemur, parrots, chameleons, stuffed gazelle illegally held near Netanya
The animals were being kept illegally in a private home, and were transferred to INPA custody. This was the first time that authorities had found the critically endangered species of lemur.
Remains of missing shark attack victim found, concluding 24-hour search
Israeli media reported that items belonging to the victim have been recovered, but that the swimmer who was attacked by sharks is still missing.
