Storm Byron

Coastal cliffs between Hefer Valley, Netanya collapse due to heavy rainfall from Storm Byron

No injuries were reported, but local officials warned of an ongoing national safety risk and accused the state of failing to allocate funding for coastal protection.

Coastal cliffs collapse between Hefer Valley and Netanya, December 28, 2025.
An IDF infographic showing the letter from al-Qarara municipality demanding rent payments from displaced Gazans, December 2025.

Hamas demanded displaced Gazans pay rent on beach tents amid torrential downpour, IDF reveals

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

Your Investments: The learning power of Hanukkah, using gelt as educational tool for kids

Israeli agriculture

Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain


Israel received leads about burial site of final hostage Ran Gvili's remains, sources say

Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, delaying progress on a ceasefire deal until his proper burial is ensured.

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam

The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam. 

Emergency service volunteers, together with Jerusalem District Police and other forces, are searching for five people last seen in a Jeep driving near Beit Zayit Dam.

Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel

14 Israelis rescued from vehicles across Yavne • Two students injured as tree collapses in Rishon Lezion • Netanya man found dead with severe hypothermia • 19-year-old from Bnei Brak still missing

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

IDF declares curfew, all army activities reduced to essentials only ahead of Storm Byron

The new orders reduced all military activities to essential-only status, prohibiting troops from leaving the base to go home for the weekend and any naval exercises during the storm.

Israeli soldiers near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 16, 2023.

Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights

Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.

Luggage stuck in Terminal 3 at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday.