Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan

In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.

MARCH 29, 2026|ByELI ASHKENAZI

Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.

The destruction caused by the looters at the Horvat Hermesh antiquities site in northern Israel, March 17, 2026.

Police forced into shelter with two suspects arrested for antiquities theft amid sirens

The suspects excavation equipment has been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.

MARCH 17, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Israel Police locate and rescue turtle hit by Iranian missile fragment, March 6, 2026.

Shell shocked: Israel Police rescue turtle struck by Iranian missile fragment

“I approached to deal with a weapons item that had fallen at the scene, and suddenly I saw the turtle with its shell damaged and bleeding,” Senior Sergeant A., the officer who found the turtle, said

MARCH 6, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs

According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

Parks, trails packed on Shabbat, after Knesset votes to keep country open

Libraries, zoos, museums, pools and other tourist attractions were shut last weekend. However, on Thursday, the Knesset Coronavirus Committee voted in favor of keeping them open.

JULY 25, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Tel Aviv-area Yarkon river is one of the most beautiful spots in central Israel

Two Palestinians arrested after trapping gazelle

The two were held for questioning and the gazelle was brought to a veterinary hospital for medical treatment.

JULY 6, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Gazelle rescued after being trapped by Palestinians, July 6, 2020

Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave

Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.

MAY 16, 2020ByCELIA JEAN

A hiker is seen being rescued in of the Nature and Park Authority reserves.

Israeli Nature and Parks Authority imposes new regulations on ivory

The NPA will prohibit all trade in ivory and products resembling ivory, such as mammoth ivory.

AUGUST 17, 2019ByLEON SVERDLOV

Two elephant ivories retrieved by the Civil Administration at the Allenby Bridge crossing in October 18, 2018

Recently appointed US Forest Service chief visits Israel

The U.S. forestry chief's tour included a visit to the memorial site for those who perished during Israel’s 2010 Carmel Fire.

JUNE 4, 2019ByGARY SCHIFF/JNS

Time to Renew Tu B’shevat

To those who say, "God will solve the problem” of the environment, let us remember that the first thing that God gave humankind was the power and responsibility of dominion over the world.

JANUARY 20, 2019ByRICHARD SHAVEI-TZION