Animal rights
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
Criminal gang runs chicken slaughterhouse, sells birds under gov't radar
The criminal group has been making a profit of tens of millions of shekels per year from the heist.
Iran’s regime slaughters over 1,700 dogs in shelter, sparking outrage
The state’s clergy consider dogs to be dirty and recently cracked down on pet owners in Tehran, with police declaring that walking dogs in parks was a criminal offense.
Israeli activists demand action against animal agriculture at climate conference
"The science presented by the IPCC is irrefutable, a vegan diet is an optimal diet for the planet," said Yael Hanna Gabay, the founder of the Freedom4Animals organization.
Switzerland to vote on becoming first nation to ban animal testing
Supporters of a ban on animal testing, which government data shows caused more than 500,000 animals to die in Swiss laboratories in 2020, say the practice is ethically wrong and unnecessary.
Donkey trampled to death in overcrowded animal shipment to Gaza
In a case of animal cruelty, the donkeys were loaded up onto the bed of a truck to be shipped to Gaza, though the truck could not properly accommodate all of the donkeys.
Animals abandoned at record rate as Israelis return to work
Dog adoption rates rose by 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic, but as people return to work and as international travel opens up again, some have started to return to the shelter.
Over half a million animals brought to Israel since January - report
Reports indicate that the livestock delivered to Israel were living in horrid conditions in the cargo ship, which caused them great suffering.
Letters to the Editor June 13, 2021: Bennett benedictions
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
How one farm provides refuge for animals — And a new outlook on human-animal relations
Due to the brutal treatment many animals receive in the industry they are scared of humans and the Freedom Farm is often the only place where they are not beaten or screamed at.
Police find nine parrots in backpack of bike thief
Due to the current heat wave, the police officers watered the parrots. One was in such a concerning state that it was taken in for medical attention.
