Refinery, reportedly up for sale, accused of endangering public health and of 'serious system maintenance failures' after electric system broke down and backup failed

Sea of Galilee rises by 23 cm; schools stay closed in some northern communities; severe flooding in Ashkelon and Ashdod

Teen was riding an ATV with a friend near village of Yarka when they were caught in flash flood; one was rescued, search parties and divers looking for the other

Sea of Galilee closed to swimmers due to windy weather; Environmental Protection Ministry warns of poor air quality caused by grime swept in from northern Egypt

Paramedics unable to save man, 30, who suffers multiple injuries at Ashdod building site

Drivers rescued from cars in cities south of Tel Aviv, as winter system blows through; Beirut also sees inundated roads

Storefronts displaying female mannequins also painted over in southern city; police launch investigation into the vandalism

IDF Home Front Command says pinpoint alarms allowed half a million Israelis to go about their lives, instead of running to bomb shelters unnecessarily

Driver dies of wounds at hospital after guards open fire to stop car; motive unclear but terror ruled out

Southern city praised for steps taken in energy efficiency, public transportation, water and waste management, flood risk reduction, coastal protection and public education