Officials recommend avoiding exposure to the sun, say the elderly and those with chronic health problems should take particular care; temperatures to peak on Thursday

Temperatures will continue to rise Wednesday and reach their peak on Thursday accompanied by severe humidity, posing a health risk to some

Israel Meteorological Service warns of 'serious to extreme heatwaves in most parts of the country' as the week goes on

While this year's summer not out of ordinary, experts warn country to witness more intense summers and drop in average rainfall by middle of century, as global temperatures rise

Multiple ministries, Water Authority to fund NIS 20 million project for high resolution modeling; will enable Israel and region to better prepare for extreme weather events

Ecologist Avi Shmida says weather conditions led to some profuse blooming, though early bloomers and those in the desert were subpar; climate analyst: Coldest March since 1953

Unusually low temperatures for season forecast till weekend, with snow in northern mountainous areas and rain drenching the rest of the country; clocks move forward Friday 2 a.m.

Schools and municipalities across the country move celebrations up to Monday to avoid downpours and light dusting expected on Tuesday

Authorities report poor air quality in most areas of the country as strong winds blow dust in from the Sinai Peninsula

Rare covering of white delights residents as schools, kindergartens stay shut; snow may not stick around for long, though, with rain falling and temperatures set to rise