Nature reserve

1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve

Excavations in the Golan Heights have revealed a 1,500-year-old synagogue built of basalt and hewn stone, offering rare evidence of Jewish continuity in the region.

Avigail Rosenbaum Bracha, field manager of the synagogue area near Mashkof and Tabula Anasta.
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

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Exploring the biblical ruins of Tel Lachish

Tel Lachish was known as an important fortified city that was second only to Jerusalem in the Kingdom of Judea. 

  Tel Lachish, the biblical site that is located right beside Moshav Lachish.

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

Galilee Bedouin accuse National Park Authority of discrimination

The National Parks Authority is planning a nature reserve on land that the Bedouin have used to graze their livestock since Ottoman times.

 View of the Bedouin village Arab al-Aramshe in Israel's Western Galilee, situated south of the Lebanese border, not far from the Mediterranean coast.

Widow of terror victim loses ring in park, strangers help her find it

Shevach lost her late husband's wedding ring while visiting the Ein Prat Nature Reserve over the weekend, and thinking she would never see it again, she took to Facebook to mourn her loss.

Yael Shevach is seen speaking at Tuesday night's outpost rally in Jerusalem.

EU funds unapproved Palestinian school in Jordan Valley nature reserve

The school was built in an Area C nature preserve without building permits from the IDF or the Israeli government.

Palestinian school built in the Barak Nature Preserve in Area C of the West Bank.

Beaches close as Israelis flock to coast

Tens of thousands of people headed outside to enjoy the nice weather at nature reserves, national parks and hiking sites on Saturday.

It’s handstanding room only at Israel's beaches. (Deborah Strauss)

Israel's Hula Valley offers bird watchers an unrivaled experience

A visit to the Hula Valley Nature Reserve and the new KKL visitors center lets you enjoy a bird-like flying experience and interactive attractions, alongside old-school bird watching.

Cranes get ready to sleep

Jerusalem haven for migrating birds celebrates 25th anniversary

The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory offers a welcoming habitat for a wide range of native and migratory species.

Bird 311

Winter migration provides dazzling spectacle for birdwatchers

A number of Israeli beauty spots offer the perfect backdrop to watch the birds fly south.

Bathers enjoy a visit to Einot Tzukim nature reserve

Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline company to pay NIS 100 million for oil spill

On December 3, 2014, 5 million liters of oil spilled close to the town of Be’er Ora, approximately 20 km. north of Eilat, and badly damaged the Evrona Nature Reserve.

Members of a clean-up team work at the site of the EAPC oil spill at the Evrona desert reserve in the Arava.