The frogs came from a breeding program established at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem to rehabilitate the local population. The Hula painted frog was considered extinct for decades until its rediscovery in the Hula Nature Reserve in 2011.
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The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection report that tests conducted on August 3, 2026, showed abnormal bacterial results in several northern streams, including the Jordan, Banias, Hasbani, Meshushim Pool, and Zaki.
Israel’s political echelon is holding discussions on how to respond, emphasizing the necessity of military pressure alongside maintaining close coordination with the United States.
Following the firestorm over Defense Minister Israel Katz’s statement, the IDF clarifies that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has no intention of moving Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot from his position until 2027.
The move could be part of broader understandings to stabilize shipping in the key energy waterway and advance diplomatic talks.
During the visit, the minister held a situation assessment, spoke with corrections officers, and, together with Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman, reviewed the work on digging moats intended for crocodiles at the prison complex.
The directive is meant to prevent tracking and the use of lists to encourage voter turnout on Election Day.
Border Police undercover officers, in a joint operation with the Shin Bet, last night arrested a suspect in the Shuafat refugee camp who planned to carry out a terror attack in Jerusalem. The suspect was arrested at his home and transferred to the Shin Bet for further questioning.
The arrests were made simultaneously at two different locations following an investigation launched last month, and the suspects were transferred to the Segev Shalom station for further investigation.
