Thousands of Thai laborers have reportedly picked up and left, leaving agricultural facilities hurting for help; plan is opposed by Ben Gvir over security concerns

Four-year project in Jenin produced tons of bass fish for local consumption, aiming to improve food security for Palestinians

Israel Kennel Club, which breeds 3,000 puppies annually under strict rules, says ministry wrong to target breeders, should insist on registration and supervision instead

Authorities foil attempt to bring three lizards and two snakes into the country, stashed in plastic containers, tin foil and socks

Turkeys in slaughterhouse near Beit She'an mark first cases of avian influenza this winter; surrounding farms quarantined as authorities look to prevent spread to wild birds

Either Yoav Kisch or Ofir Akunis said in line for role of Knesset speaker; UTJ reportedly to get Housing Ministry -- one of 7 ministries to be controlled by Haredi parties

NIS 43 million joint Environmental Protection and Agriculture Ministry deal will fund trash removal, creation of trails and recreational facilities, community involvement

In emerging breakthrough in coalition negotiations, defense portfolio to be held by Netanyahu's party; Shas leader Deri to return to Interior Ministry, TV news says

International Summit on Food from the Sea & the Desert to be held in Eilat October 18-20, with representatives from Bahrain, Morocco and Jordan expected to join

Agriculture Ministry's Dr. Yoav Motro's advises Italians on how best to deal with the insects, which have been plaguing the island for 3 years