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Tomer Caspi, Tomer Zaltzman crowned Winner Epic Israel bike race champs in Western Galilee

The 11th race drew about 500 riders to Mateh Asher Regional Council and Nahariya for a challenging course spanning over 300 kilometers and 3,000 meters of climbing.

OMER CASPI (center right) and Tomer Zaltzman (center left) led the men's winners at Winner Epic Israel 2026, as Israel’s premier mountain bike race returned to the Western Galilee after a three-year absence, celebrating sporting excellence and the region’s recovery.
Rescue forces respond to explosion in northern Israel, October 12, 2026.

Education Ministry approved deadly school trip route despite KKL-JNF safety warning - report

The first black mountain biking trail, Kula Forest.

Only for the pros: Meet Israel's most extreme and challenging bike trail

Visitors to the site of the Nova music festival.

Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF


Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion

Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change

When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.

 GARBAGE IN THE Judean desert.

Int'l aid expected to arrive tomorrow morning as wildfires continue to burn

It is unclear if any countries have responded to Israel's request.

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost

After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.

Firefighting planes work to contain the fire, April 23 2025.

WATCH - Jerusalem wildfire: Is huge blaze first of many amid climate crisis?

What can Israelis expect from the rest of the hot season, and what other climate-related impacts might be felt this season?

 Aerial view of the fire over Eshtaol, April 23, 2025.

KKL-JNF parks draw 1.5 million visitors over Passover despite security concerns

"It’s moving to see how the people of Israel continue to choose nature and connect to their roots," said KKL-JNF chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.

 More than 1.5 million people visited forests and parks across Israel managed by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) during the Passover holiday.

Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration

While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.

 A crane that was found injured in the Galilee was released back into the wild.

KKL-JNF opens new mountain biking trail

The official launch event will take place this Friday at 7-10 a.m., with participants being able to ride independently.

 THE NEW Yad Mordechai Forest Singletrack will officially launch on Friday with a KKL-JNF inaugural event.

Sacred real estate: Resolving the church land saga in Jerusalem - opinion

If every time someone purchases land from a Christian denomination, the state will rush in and expropriate that land, no one will want to purchase land from the various churches anymore.


From past to present: KKL-JNF’s historic poster album is now available!

Download our free e-book album filled with colorful KKL-JNF designs from years past

 KKL-JNF Tu Bishavt Album