Nature and Parks Authority
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to 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
1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve
Israel to offer free guided tours in new Tourism Ministry initiative
As the tourism ministry tries to recuperate, NIS 10m. have been allocated to providing free tours throughout the country.
Byzantine church discovered in Banyas nature reserve
According to scholars, the church, which used pagan architecture, was founded on the site when Christianity became the official religion in Israel in the fourth century CE.
Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH
The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.
Hundreds of African frogs found illegally kept in shoe store
The amphibians were being kept for trade in a store posing as a cobbler.
Wounded turtle Kfir returns to sea after treatment in Israel
Kfir's injuries were likely caused by a shockwave from an underwater explosion.
Israeli hikers turn Lifta natural spring into bubble bath
Inspectors from Israel's Nature and Parks Authority are currently investigating the incident.
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.
Election holiday: 150,000 Israelis take to the outdoors amid coronavirus
"Go and vote at home, and then bring your children out to vote with us," a National Parks Authority representative said regarding fake polling stations set up in some parks for children.
Dolphins play with naval vessel off Israeli coast
"Israel's beaches have been designated as an important habitat for this endangered spiecies," Guy Levian, an inspector from the Authority, said.
Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline company to pay NIS 100 million for oil spill
On December 3, 2014, 5 million liters of oil spilled close to the town of Be’er Ora, approximately 20 km. north of Eilat, and badly damaged the Evrona Nature Reserve.
