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Holocaust survivors living in poverty get free electricity

Amidst blistering summer heat, IFCJ and Israel Electric Corporation team up on behalf of Holocaust survivors.

6 other soldiers became dehydrated during deadly training exercise

Fellow soldier recounts exercise held during intense heat wave in which Corporal Hillel Ofen collapsed and died.

Growing criticism over fatal IDF training exercise

IDF officials wonder why a demanding exercise was scheduled for one of the hottest days of the year.

Soldier who collapsed and died: Corporal Hillel Nehemia Ofen, 20

Military police investigate after soldier collapses and dies during training session.

Heat wave influencing air traffic at Ben Gurion airport

Weather conditions affecting technical systems at Ben Gurion airport may cause delays in takeoffs and landings, Airports Authority says.

The Climate Cult Is much crazier than Summer weather

IThis week's extreme heat wave iin Israel s bringing theories out of the closet. Here's another viewpoint. Op-ed.

Weather gone mad? Heavy heat wave coupled with light rain

The heat wave is expected to reach its peak today with through-the-roof temperatures and light rain in the afternoon.

Heat wave to peak early next week

Heat wave expected to continue at least through Wednesday, forecasters say.

New heat wave to bring temperatures of nearly 50 C to Israel

Israel Meteorological Service warns of extreme heat wave towards weekend and early next week.

UTJ MK: 'Does any other community lose power in a heat wave?'

MK Moshe Roth demands a solution for the repeated power outages that have been striking Haredi neighborhoods.

After nearly three weeks, Israel's heat wave may be nearing its end

Heat wave expected to end next week, but temperatures may rise again shortly afterwards.

Heat wave breaks temperature records in EU

Severe heat wave breaks several climate records in the European Union and brings with it a severe strain on emergency services.

Heat wave showing no signs of dissipating

Heat wave expected to continue throughout week, with heavy to extreme heat felt throughout Israel.

PM Netanyahu receives heart rate monitor implant

Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, cabinet meting pushed off to tomorrow.

Netanyahu to be released from hospital today

PM feeling "very good" after being treated for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, receives heartrate monitor implant.

PM Netanyahu evacuated to hospital

PM Netanyahu thanks public for their concern, asks Israelis to 'spend less time in the sun, drink more water.'

Israel braces for extreme heat wave

Over the next several days, Israel will experience a severe wave of heat and humidity.

Forecasters predict: Heat wave to hit this week

Temperatures to continue rising throughout week, as heat becomes heavy to extreme.

Heat wave could solve Loch Ness Monster legend

A heat wave and shortage of rain in the Scottish Highlands are making Loch Ness drop, and may bring an answer to a thousand-year mystery.

Forecasters: Weather to be hot, humid, with a chance of rain

Temperatures rise as forecasters predict cloudy skies, rain, and chance of flooding.

Because of the heat? Explosions heard at Hamas military site in Gaza

Explosions heard at outpost used by Hamas for the production of weapons. Reports say the heat wave may have caused materials to ignite.

Heat wave causes self-initiated power outages: 'This is only the promo'

As of 8:40 p.m., less than 85,000 Israelis are without power, after there were as many as 300,000 without power earlier in the day.

Israel braces for severe heat wave

Temperatures may break local records, heat wave expected to break by Friday evening, forecasters say.

Unseasonable heat to dissipate towards week's end

Hot, dry weather will give way to cooler temperatures, chance of rain.

Heat wave to last until mid-week

Israel's temperatures to climb until Wednesday - and then climb again on Friday.

Israel prepares for 'extreme' heat wave scenarios

8.5% higher mortality rate, 15% more CVD hospitalizations, and strain on the electric grid: What an extreme heat wave could look like.

Temperatures likely to stay high throughout week

Temperatures to remain high, though there may be light rainfall, forecasters say.

Oppressive heat to continue for most of the week

Temperatures to remain around 100 degrees Fahrenheit until at least Wednesday, forecasters say.

The heat of summer

The Israelites traversed the desert in the heat of many summers. What gave them the strength for 42 journeys? What can we take from it?

Significant drop in temperatures, heat wave by Wednesday

Constantly changing weather patterns are expected for the week ahead, with both extreme heat and cold spells on the way.

Israel's November 'summer' to continue until weekend

Temperatures expected to drop, but rain is not in the cards this week, forecast says.

After optimistic start to winter, November starts off unseasonably dry

After weekend of hot, dry weather, forecasters say to expect more of the same throughout the coming week.

After promising winter, Israel's weather unseasonably dry

No end in sight for Israel's heat wave

Oppressive, extreme, heat, to continue until at least Friday, forecasters say.

Israel's heat wave to break Tuesday

Extreme heat expected in northern Israel, Jordan Valley, with light rainfall in southern Israel, forecasters say.

Health Ministry warns: Oppressive heat on Tisha B'av

Health Ministry calls on public to avoid direct exposure to heat and sun, ensure adequate water intake.

Health Ministry warns: Oppressive heat on national fast day

Heat wave to hit Israel on Friday

Weather to become hot and dry towards weekend, with heat unusually oppressive, forecasters say.

Heat wave to break Friday

Temperatures to remain high and heat oppressive throughout week, forecasters predict.

Temperatures to reach over 100 degrees

Forecasters predict continued heat wave as Magen David Adom warns at-risk populations to avoid sun exposure as much as possible.

Public urged to take precautions ahead of heat wave

Magen David Adom issues warning ahead of expected heat wave, urges public to act responsibly.

Above average temperatures to remain throughout week

Short-lived temperature dip offers temporary relief from oppressive heat - ahead of weekend rise.