Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Jerusalem highlights: September 25-October 1

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

 ‘Jerusalem,’ by Dan Livni;  ‘Judean Desert’ (L) by Lera Barshtein (see Friday).

Dolphin swimming in the Red Sea in Eilat, southern Israel, February 19, 2021.

Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv

The INPA requested assistance locating the dolphin due to concern that it may be injured and in need of assistance.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026|ByBATYA GILADI

An Israeli gazelle fawn that was held illegally was located in al-Ram.

Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram

A 48-year-old Kafr Aqab resident was detained and taken for further questioning by the INPA on suspicion of committing offenses including the trade, possession, and hunting of a protected species.

AUGUST 24, 2026|ByESTHER DAVIS

(Left) Israeli woman is seen in Jericho, in Area A, before being escorted back to sovreign Israel by security forces on August 18. (Right) A monkey is seen in a Jericho home before being rescued by Israeli security forces on August 17.

Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank

Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is "extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening."

AUGUST 19, 2026|ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR

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