Tag: Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Celebrate Shavuot in nature: Best hiking spots for families
In honor of the Shavuot holiday, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund invites the public to explore a variety of water trails in forests across the country. These trails offer a unique combination of lush landscapes and...
Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem Biblical Zoo found in PA village
Thieves broke into the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo early on Thursday, stealing six rare parrots and about 20 lorikeets in what police subsequently discovered was a targeted wildlife trafficking operation.
On Friday, the Israel Police announced that Border Police officers...
2,000-year old seal bearing portrait of Apollo unearthed in soil around Western Wall
A 2,000-year-old gem seal (intaglio) bearing the portrait of the Greek god Apollo has been unearthed in soil removed from the foundation of Jerusalem’s Western Wall during the Tzurim Valley National Park sifting project,...
Israel’s plans to bring cable car, fast train to Old City Jerusalem threaten to...
Imagine being able to exit Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport, hop on a fast train to Jerusalem and within about 45 minutes, stand at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City. That day could come...