Sheep

Israeli extremist settlers use sheep farms, intimidation to expand West Bank control, CBS reports

A West Bank settler told CBS that sheep grazing helps establish territorial boundaries, while acknowledging concerns that extremist settler violence could threaten Israel's relationship with the US.

Extremist settler activists clash with Palestinians and members of Sons of Abraham over a disputed property in the West Bank, broadcast October 11, 2026.
Sheep and goats during their transfer from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Pribram, Czech Republic, November 7, 2025; illustrative.

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

A Palestinian man seen with his sheep in a Bedouin village in the northern Jordan Valley, on June 17, 2023.

Sheep dead in West Bank, US and Iran hold nuclear talks in Geneva

Palestinians inspect the scene of an attack on a Palestinian family by extremist settlers, during which several sheep were killed, in the town of As-Samu, south of Hebron, December 23, 2025.

Police arrest five in connection with attacking, killing Palestinian shepherd’s sheep


Asteroid the size of 28 sheep to ram past the Earth - NASA

Asteroid 2023 HO18 is around 28 sheep in diameter and is set to fly very close to the Earth, according to NASA. However, it won't hit us, despite the close pass.

 An asteroid is seen flying near Earth in this artistic illustration.

Turkish woman brings pet lamb to vote in presidential elections

Bringing your lamb to vote is still not the most involved your pet could be politics.

 Image of a lamb (illustrative).

Goat herd stolen in West Bank, suspect arrested

The goat herd belonging to the owner of a farm near the settlement of Kochav Hashahar was stolen overnight.

Some of the stolen goats near Kochav Hashahar, 2023

Temple Mount activists offer NIS 20,000 for Paschal lamb sacrifice

The Paschal lamb, also known as the Passover offering or sacrifice, was a ritualistic slaughtering of a lamb for the Passover holiday that was traditionally carried out at the Temple every year.

 Temple Mount group offers NIS 10,000 for Pascal lamb sacrifice.

How are sheep helping archaeologists in Pompeii perseveration efforts?

Plants growing on the ruins of Pompeii contributes to degradation of the historic site. Fortunately, sheep are a non-toxic solution to unchecked growth.

 A flock of sheep and goats