Ilana Curiel

People are outraged over the closure of the local pool to residents, following the US embassy's directive for complete separation between soldiers and civilians; 'The pool is essential to the fabric of life here'

Israeli department store chain Mashbir listed purebred dogs for thousands of shekels, drawing anger from animal lovers before revealing the pages were part of a Let the Animals Live campaign, urging the public to adopt mixed-breed dogs

Goats bred in Israel’s Arava desert are attracting growing European interest as researchers use genetic selection and data-driven breeding to develop heat-resistant dairy goats that can produce milk in extreme climate conditions

Hundreds of secular Arad residents protested against the city's religious transformation, calling for an end to religious coercion. The demonstration took place following violent clashes between Hasidic Gur followers and secular residents about a week ago. The protesters called for the resignation of Mayor Yair Maayan and carried signs reading: 'Shame, you sold out Arad,' alongside a photo of Deputy Mayor Guy Brioza.

New Meteorological Service reports say a powerful El Niño expected in fall 2026 could raise the chances of heavy rain, flash floods, hail, strong winds and significant snow, though forecasters stress these are scenarios, not certainties

Hundreds of Arad residents protested what they called growing ultra-Orthodox influence after members of the Gur Hasidic dynasty bought the city's mall; residents say tensions have escalated as the city's character changes

An IDF soldier abducted from Be'er Sheva into Palestinian Authority territory was later freed after escaping his restraints and returned via Palestinian police; A PA General Intelligence employee was arrested and his detention extended by four days

Invasive pufferfish that entered the Mediterranean sea via the Suez Canal are spreading on Israel’s beaches, carrying poisonthat can cause respiratory paralysis; Several dogs and kids nearly died after contact, prompting authorities to warn the public not to touch the fish

Farmers say some communities cannot irrigate regularly, with daily demand thousands of cubic meters above supply and shortages expected to last weeks

Politicians in Rahat protested against Knesset member Zvi Sukkot from the Religious Zionism party upon his arrival at a school in the city, allegedly to oversee an anti-violence curriculum. Sukkot has previously visited schools in Umm al-Fahm, Tuba-Zangariyye, Beit Tzafafa and Beit Hanina.