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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.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
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

Tree planting has already begun near the city, and the site, which will also include a memorial for the victims, is expected to be inaugurated in October 2026.

|ByRAMI SHANI
Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires

With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
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

ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Eyal Ostrinsky took office on January 1. Three weeks later, his child was born at 28 weeks. A month after that, Iranian missiles hit.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN

First almond blossom signals early spring in Golan Heights

The iconic tree, which flowers before its leaves emerge, has long symbolized Israel's spring awakening with its fragrant white and pink blossoms.

JANUARY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
First Almond Tree of Winter Blooms in Mevo Hama Forest, Golan Heights

KKL-JNF launches planting campaign to save rare butterfly species in Israel

KKL-JNF and volunteers in the Jerusalem Mountains are restoring the habitat of the rare Tomares nesimachus butterfly.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
The Tomares nesimachus Butterfly, whose life-cycle depends on one specific plant.

Seeing green again: KKL-JNF faces a 30-40 year challenge of restoring forests damaged by Hezbollah

Since the outbreak of Swords of Iron War on October 7, 2023, vast areas of forests and open lands have been severely damaged, primarily due to fires caused by daily barrages of rockets and missiles.

JANUARY 1, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK
Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon at a forest outside the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 24, 2024.

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

New from The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF: FREE e-book that details the work of the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerץ

DECEMBER 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rescuing Hope: A Lifeline for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

KKL-JNF: Preserving and Protecting Israel’s Forests

KKL-JNF invests significant efforts to rehabilitate Israel’s forests, fostering the physical and emotional recovery of Israeli society while offering hope and healing during these difficult times.

DECEMBER 16, 2024ByLIOR NOVIK
Fires in northern Israel

'The more we can build Jewish identity, the stronger we’ll be to fight antisemitism'

KKL-JNF Education Head at JPost Miami Summit spoke at a panel on antisemitism at the Jpost Miami Summit.

DECEMBER 13, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
left to right: Brian Siegal, AJC Miami and Broward Regional Director,Brooke Goldstein, human rights attorney, Michal Gerstler, Head of Communications and Government Relations for El Al Israel Airlines, Ilan Frydman from KKL-JNF’s Education and Community Division, Ayelet Gonen Brosh of the Brosh Real

There were 300 people who joined the KKL-JNF Israel mission, despite missile attacks

KKL-JNF Director of Fundraising Shariel Gunn spoke at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit earlier this week.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Shariel Gun, Director of the Fundraising Global Resource Development Division of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael - Jewish National Fund

KKL-JNF committed to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Israel’s northern and southern region

Chairwoman of KKL-JNF Ifat Ovadia-Luski honored at JPost Miami Summit

DECEMBER 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Jerusalem Post presented the “50 Most Influential Jews” award to Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Chairwoman of KKL-JNF

Two burned Blue Boxes tell stories of Jewish resilience - from the Holocaust to October 7

“These are not just historical artifacts—they are enduring symbols of the resilience and hope of the Jewish people,” said Efrat Sinai, Director of Archives at KKL-JNF.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Blue Box, completely charred, unearthed in the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto following World War II.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim with Annual Bonei Zion Prize

LIVE: Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize to be awarded to English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel.

DECEMBER 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF