Earthquakes in Crete | May 2025
Recording of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake which took place on May 22nd 6:19, Israel time next to Crete (red star on the map).
Disasters
Missiles Overhead, Balloons Inside: Avia’s Birthday Defies the Fear
As missiles from Yemen triggered sirens across Israel on Tuesday, families braced once more for danger. But at the Aleh center in Bnei ...
‘Each Truck Is a Risk’: Deadly Incident Renews Israeli Debate Over Gaza Aid
A deadly incident in northern Gaza in which several Palestinians were killed near an aid distribution point has renewed Israeli debate ...
Missiles Overhead, Balloons Inside: Avia’s Birthday Defies the Fear
As missiles from Yemen triggered sirens across Israel on Tuesday, families braced once more for danger. But at the Aleh center in Bnei ...
‘Environmental Terrorism’: Fires from PA Landfills Threaten Health Across Central Israel
The Green Israel Forum warned on Monday of serious health risks following a wave of fires whose smoke has blanketed the Tel Aviv and ...
Remains of Missing Israeli Soldier Recovered in Lebanon 43 Years After Battle
The body of Sgt. 1st Class Tzvi Feldman, missing since a 1982 battle in Lebanon, has been recovered, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ...
Freed Hostages and Nir Oz Survivors Tell Comptroller of Government Failures
State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman met with residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, who are now living temporarily in Karme Gat, pledging that the ...
In Wake of Devastating Wildfires, Israel Restricts Bonfires for Lag B’Omer Holiday
Ahead of the Lag B'Omer holiday and expected extreme weather, Israeli officials announced a complete ban on lighting fires in forests, ...
‘Maybe the Largest Ever’: Wildfires Disrupt Israeli Independence Day
The battle against what what may be Israel’s largest fire entered its second day on Thursday morning, casting a pall over what would have been a festive Independence Day.
Wildfires Cause Cancelation of Independence Day Celebrations Across Israel
Firefighters battle wildfires in central Israel.
Wildfire Forces First-Ever Cancellation of Israel’s Independence Day Torch-Lighting Ceremony
A large wildfire in the Jerusalem Hills fanned by strong winds and dry conditions forced authorities to cancel for the first time Israel’s traditional Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony. Several communities were evacuated and firefighting crews were deployed to…
A Nation in Mourning: Israel Marks Second Remembrance Day During War
Sirens wailed across Israel on Tuesday night as the nation paid tribute to fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Remembrance Day. Flags were lowered to half-mast and people lit memorial candles to mark the second Remembrance Day during the…