Heat

In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning

For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February. 

A crowd gathers to listen to Oren Pesso and his daughter Renee perform at Hatachana Park in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2026.
The sun shines behind a thermometer during a hot and dry day.

Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns

Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion


Is there an ideal body temperature? New research

Recent study disputes the existence of an ideal body temperature, revealing that it varies greatly among individuals.


Extreme heat may trigger human-mammal mass extinction sooner than thought

This event would mark the first mass extinction of a magnitude comparable to the era of the dinosaurs.

 Animated image shows average monthly surface air temperatures (degrees Celsius) for Earth in 250 million years in the future when all the continents merge to form the next supercontinent (Pangea Ultima) where temperatures will be much hotter than today.

Which wines should you drink as global temperatures climb?

Temperature, price, and wine style are the issues that should concern you when you drink wine to assuage your thirst.

 SUDDENLY, EVERYONE is drinking rosé – and it suits our cuisine and climate.

This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study

The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

IDF finds 'serious faults' in training death of soldier

The investigation found it was "impossible to estimate" how long it took to find Ofen from the moment he collapsed.

 Hallel Nehamia Ufan, killed during an IDF training exercise on August 14, 2023

US woman dies from water poisoning after drinking too quickly

Hyponatremia, commonly known as water poisoning, occurs when excessive water consumption leads to a dangerous drop in the concentration of salts in the blood.


A fowl turn of events: Tens of thousands of Israeli chickens die in heatwave

The current heatwave is estimated to have caused about NIS 20 million in damages in the agriculture sector.

Chicken

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

Israeli co. unveils clean heat system with 97-99% efficiency

The bGen ZERO system has enhanced energy efficiency over the TES system.

 The Brenmiller Energy factory.

Israelis enjoy brief respite from extreme heat wave

Wednesday will bring clear skies and a further increase in temperatures, returning the country to an uncomfortable heat. 

 Israelis enjoying the beach in Ashkelon during a heatwave, August 27, 2022