Temperatures forecast to reach as high 47°C (116.6°F) in some areas on Sunday; Health Ministry urges elderly and those with preexisting conditions to avoid sun exposure

Despite clear links between rising heat, water shortages and conflict, Israel still sees global warming as narrow environmental concern, doing little to prepare

Reading of 130 degrees Fahrenheit being verified by World Meteorological Organization, which says it would be 'hottest global temperature officially recorded since 1931'

Comparing records from past 30 years, Israel Meteorological Institute suggests that as early as 2050, summers could be almost two degrees warmer

Amid upcoming heat wave, woman found unconscious in yard of building in Kfar Saba, taken to hospital; homes evacuated in northern Arab town due to brush fire

Temperatures predicted to be above usual for time of year; elderly and coronavirus sufferers in particular advised to stay indoors and drink plenty of water

As the Mediterranean region warms 20% faster than the global average, an ambitious government roadmap with 31 action points to help Israel adapt remains without funding

Temperatures soar into the upper 40s Celsius throughout the country; firefighters battle wildfires, rescue people from elevators; at least three deaths blamed on heat

Waiver in place until end of week after widespread calls, threats to close schools, if no change made to mask laws amid soaring temperatures

Passersby pull unconscious man from car in Hadera, but medics declare him dead; many schools say mask requirement in heat makes studies impossible