Winter

Despite frigid weather and floods, Hamas stops UN from building weatherproof Gaza shelters - report

Hamas operatives threatened the ministry staff with violence if they continued working alongside the UNDP on the project, the PA official told Jusoor News International.

Displaced Palestinians sit in a tent during a rainy day at a tent camp in Gaza City, November 7, 2026.
Displaced Palestinians stand at a tent camp during a rainy day in Gaza City, November 7, 2026.

EU voices grave concern over Gaza flooding, calls on Israel to reopen all border crossings

Winter supplies enters the Gaza Strip.

WATCH: IDF provides thousands of tents, winter supplies to Gaza Strip, says Hamas exploiting aid

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks during the panel discussion at the 2026 Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland, October 13, 2026

UK Foreign Secretary calls out Israel for Gaza winter conditions, demands additional aid


As winter storms hit Gaza, Hamas still rules and Donald Trump's peace plan stalls - analysis

On Monday, the Board of Peace, created as part of the peace plan, posted a statement about the winter conditions in the enclave. It said that there had been severe flooding in Gaza.

Displaced Palestinian children carry buckets and scoop water from a flooded area outside their tents at a displacement camp in Gaza City, Gaza Strip on November 7, 2026.

Board of Peace calls on Israel to authorize winter supplies aid entry into Gaza following flooding

“The situation no longer represents simply a threat posed by the approaching winter, but an immediate humanitarian emergency,” the Board of Peace said in a statement.

Displaced Palestinians react at a partially flooded tent camp during a rainy day in Gaza City, November 7, 2026.

IDF confirms entry of tents, winter supplies into Gaza after Hamas blames Israel for conditions

In addition to the tents and winter supplies, the IDF detailed other humanitarian projects being conducted in the Gaza Strip, including efforts to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.

Tents being brought into the Gaza Strip.

Starting Nov. 1: What travelers should know about their passport

Starting Nov. 1, Israelis can apply for a passport at a reduced rate - NIS 185 for adults instead of NIS 290. For a family of four, savings reach nearly NIS 300. Here is what you need to know.

Israeli passport.

Not Europe or skiing: Israelis prefer Asia this winter

21% of winter bookings are to Asia, Japan doubling. Tbilisi fares fell 22%, Hanukkah trips surged 2.7-fold but are shorter. Why aren't Asia fares falling?

The French Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Pollster warns Likud that attacking Ofer Winter is a ‘very big gamble’ as party drops to 18 seats

"What has happened... since the candidate lists were submitted, is Ofer Winter, who is eating into the coalition bloc, eating into Likud and bringing it down to around 18 seats," pollster Lazar said.

OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.

Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day

New route expected to launch in late October 2026 pending slot approval. The company also plans fleet expansion and a 40% rise in Haifa Airport activity this winter.

Air Haifa aircraft.

Spring 2026 fashion blends comfort, color, and optimism for a fresh, festive look

Discover Spring 2026 fashion with soft textures, pastel tones, and festive elegance.

CASTRO.

A European winter in an Israeli glass: Tatti’s cocktail menu

A bit of color into the gray routine: Israel’s tasty news.

Winter cocktails, Tatti

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Embark on a breathtaking hike where rocky cliffs, hidden swimming pools, and stunning views of the Dead Sea await. Discover the unexpected beauty of a landscape that’s anything but boring.

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.