Israel 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.

A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.
Intersection of the Ketura Junction and Malakhi Junction flooded along Highway 40.

WATCH: Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life

A monkey captured by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority on July 29, 2025

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This ibex made himself at home at a hotel in Mitzpe Ramon

A nubian ibex entered a hotel room in Mitzpe Ramon this week, despite not having his name on the reservation.

HOPEFULLY YOU will be welcomed by an ibex or two.

Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves

Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.

Israeli government agencies host Sukkot events to promote cleanliness and personal responsibility toward the environment.

Out and about on Sukkot

The upcoming holiday week offers a plethora of activities for the whole family

 The Israel Parks and Nature Authority is providing some 150 street artists and musicians at seven sites located around the country, including Tzippori up north and Beit Guvrin in the center.

Government not doing enough to stop influx of invasive species - comptroller

Looking at international agreements to preserve biological variety, the comptroller found that Israel failed to ratify several international treaties aimed at preserving the marine environment.

Wild boars cross a road in a residential area after the government ordered residents to stay home to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haifa, northern Israel April 16, 2020.

Endangered sandbar shark rescued from fishing net in Israeli beach

The population of sandbar sharks in the Mediterranean sea went down by a staggering 90% between 2005-2015.

Israeli fishermen release a sandbar shark into the wild

White daffodils in full bloom at Golan Heights nature reserve

The Nov Meadow Nature Reserve's unique conditions make it a breeding ground for beautiful and strong-scented flowers.

 White daffodils at the Nov Meadow Nature Reserve

Roads and trails close due to floods in south of Israel

Strong rains and storms in Israel's South caused excessive flooding.

 Screenshot of flooding at Nahal Paran.

Northern water streams potentially contaminated, sampling finds

In a joint statement, the Health and Environmental Protection ministries issued a warning and notified local governments, who will inform residents that the streams may be dangerous.

HAMESHUSHIM POOL, Golan Heights 521s

A small bottle can create big change

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) and SodaStream launched over Sukkot a series of reusable bottles in order to raise awareness to the immense damage that disposable plastic utensils cause.

 The new reusable bottles launched by SodaStream and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority over Sukkot 2021.

All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot

A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).

  NAHAL TZALMON NATIONAL PARK