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New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

"The main bottleneck with wildfires is in detection, with rescue services not being able to detect the fires before they become a major problem," Dr. Jenia Yurkovsky, co-founder of Firewave, said.

View of a wildfire that broke out near the northern Israeli city of Katzrin, June 4, 2026.
Plan of forest to be planted in Mendoza, Argentina by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund in memory of those murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

KKL-JNF to plant forest in Argentina in memory of those murdered at Nova music festival

Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires

NEW KKL-JNF chief Eyal Ostrinsky has succeeded Ifat Ovadia-Luski. His first few months since taking over were dominated by dealing with the Iranian missiles striking Israel.

Inside the KKL-JNF shake-up led by its youngest chairman in decades


New satellite tool maps Israeli forests from space, supporting forest management

“It is important to remember that remote-sensing tools like the one developed in this study cannot replace the field survey in the coming years,” said a KKL-JNF statement

 ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage.

Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF

The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.

Teucrium Procerum

'Rise and rebuild': KKL-JNF releases commemorative charity box to mark two years of resilience

The metal box was designed in hopes of telling the story of “Israeli resilience” since Hamas’s invasion on October 7, 2023, the organization shared.

KKL-JNF releases charity box themed on war and reconstruction to help Israel rebuild after two years of conflict.

Father of slain IDF soldier Rabbi Doron Perez to be new World Zionist Organization chair

Perez is set to become the World Zionist Organization chair as part of a power-sharing rotation between World Mizrachi and Yesh Atid, which will take charge in the second half of the term.

Rabbi Doron Perez, 55, embraces his daughter Shira Perez, in their home in Yad Binyamin, Israel October 19, 2023.

World Zionist Congress kicks off in Jerusalem to set agenda for national institutions

Over 1,400 delegates and alternate delegates from 43 countries will participate in the WZC, which serves as the legislative and decision-making body for the World Zionist Organization.

 The city of Jerusalem.

Epic Israel race turns Carmel into celebration of nature and resilience

What began as a tribute to the late Giora Tsachor has grown into Israel’s largest cycling event.

Cyclists push through the trails of the Carmel during the 10th annual Winner Epic Israel race – blending sport and nature in a four-day celebration of endurance.

No. 34: Heads of organizations that support survivors of war and terror

Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Doron Almog, Yael Eckstein, and Eli Beer are four important and powerful Jewish Israelis who continue to serve the people in our society who need it the most.

(L-R from top): Yael Eckstein, Eli Beer, Doron Almog, Ifat Ovadia-Luski

US lawmakers from 50 states plant trees in city raided by Hamas on Oct. 7

‘Each tree becomes a symbol of love for the land and of the profound connection that unites us,’ KKL-JNF World Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski said.

Members of a delegation fo 250 state legislators from 50 US states plant saplings at Park Ofakim after a ceremony by KKL-JNF.

Bipartisan US support reminds Israel that true friends stand by us, official tells 'Post'

Seeing bipartisan support from those attending the "50 States One Israel" conference shows Israel's true friends stand by us, Foreign Ministry Deputy Director for North America Lior Haiat said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses 50 delegates from the US at the "50 States One Israel" conference in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.

New Garin Tzabar Lone Soldier home opens in Galilee

First facility to house lone soldiers alongside Israeli peers inaugurated at Hannaton Educational Center.

 Hannaton Garin participants at the inauguration ceremony of the new Lone Soldiers’ House.